Principal Software Engineer, Backend - Remote

Overview

As a Principal Engineer at Headspace, you’ll play a key role in shaping the technical foundation of our platform as we scale to serve millions of users, impacting mental healthcare globally.

In Short

• Lead architecture and design of high-scale applications.
• Define long-term technical strategies for complex systems.
• Write high-quality, testable code primarily in Typescript.
• Shape product evolution by partnering with various stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and promote inclusive team dynamics.
• Drive operational excellence and improve system reliability.
• Define coding standards and best practices.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in system design and software architecture.
• Extensive experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Strong hands-on experience with testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers across teams.
• Ownership mindset and ability to make strategic decisions.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $162,000 - $275,000.
• Stock awards and comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Monthly wellness stipend and retirement savings match.
• Unlimited, free mental health coaching.
• Generous parental leave.
• Paid performance incentives for eligible roles.