Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Web, Provider Experience

Posted on 10/1/2024

Headspace

Headspace

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital health platform for mindfulness and meditation

Consumer Software
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$105k - $157.5kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
Node.js
Java
TypeScript
Next.js
Product Design
HTML/CSS
Django
Requirements
  • 4+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex web applications
  • Strong skills in modern frontend frameworks such as React, Next.js or similar, using languages such as Javascript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
  • Deep understanding of state management libraries, such as Redux.
  • Exposure to API Development, in Node.js, Django, Java or similar.
  • Demonstrated ability to make tough technical decisions based off of requirements, constraints, and trade-offs, with strong technical documentation and communication skills.
  • Experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, using frameworks such as Playwright or similar.
  • Exposure to alerting, logging and monitoring frameworks.
Responsibilities
  • Leading projects starting with gathering requirements, working closely with product, design and data engineering stakeholders, to understand problems and opportunities.
  • Contributing to and influencing the overall system architecture and quality of our product features and care platform, with high-quality technical documentation.
  • Collaborating seamlessly with engineering and cross-functional partners to define, design, ship, and monitor new features, ensuring high-quality testing. You will clearly articulate technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Setting high technical standards through code and design reviews, and improving engineering processes and procedures.
  • Offering and soliciting direct constructive feedback openly, supporting the growth of teammates with a positive beginner’s mindset.

Headspace is a digital health platform focused on mindfulness and meditation, aimed at helping individuals improve their mental and physical well-being. The platform offers guided meditation sessions, daily mini-meditations, and exercises tailored for various needs such as sleep, stress, and anxiety. Users can access a limited selection of content for free, but a subscription to Headspace Plus unlocks the full range of services. This subscription model not only provides a steady revenue stream but also allows users to access comprehensive tools for mental health improvement. Headspace distinguishes itself from competitors by offering free access to its premium service for unemployed individuals, showcasing its commitment to supporting mental health during difficult times. The company's goal is to enhance the overall well-being of its users through accessible mindfulness practices.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$170.6M

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI integration with Ebb could boost user engagement and personalization.
  • Collaborations with TikTok enhance brand visibility and user engagement.
  • Partnerships with educational institutions expand reach to students and faculty.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fitness apps may draw users away from Headspace.
  • Recent layoffs suggest potential financial instability or restructuring challenges.
  • AI companions like Ebb may face privacy concerns impacting adoption rates.

What makes Headspace unique

  • Headspace offers a unique AI companion, Ebb, enhancing user engagement and personalization.
  • The platform provides specialized mental health resources, like fertility journey support.
  • Headspace's partnership with Uwill expands mental health resources to underserved educational communities.

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Benefits

Unlimited Vacation

Catered Lunch

Fully Paid Health Care

Competitive Salaries

Free gym membership

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