Senior Software Engineer I, New Venture

Spring Health•San Francisco, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our mission: to eliminate every barrier to mental health. At Spring Health, we’re on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare by removing every barrier that prevents people from getting the help they need, when they need it. Our clinically validated technology, Precision Mental Healthcare , empowers us to deliver the right care at the right time—whether it’s therapy, coaching, medication, or beyond—tailored to each individual’s needs. We proudly partner with over 450 companies, from startups to multinational Fortune 500 corporations, as a leading provider of mental health service, providing care for 10 million people. Our clients include brands you use and know like Microsoft, Target, and Delta Airlines, all of whom trust us to deliver best-in-class outcomes for their employees globally. With our innovative platform, we’ve been able to generate a net positive ROI for employers and we are the only company in our category to earn external validation of net savings for customers. We have raised capital from prominent investors including Generation Investment, Kinnevik, Tiger Global, Northzone, RRE Ventures, and many more. Thanks to their partnership and our latest Series E Funding, our current valuation has reached $3.3 billion. We’re just getting started—join us on our journey to make mental healthcare accessible to everyone, everywhere. Please note that this is a hybrid role based in San Francisco , with an expectation to be in office 2-3 days a week. Our office is located at 2 Embarcadero Ctr. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, New Venture, you will take on a high-visibility, high-impact role as a Senior Software Engineer for a new product initiative. In this key technical position within a 0-to-1 team, you’ll have the autonomy to drive technical decisions and influence the direction of product development. You'll collaborate closely with R&D leadership to design and execute high-priority projects that support our company’s mission of transforming mental healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to be a foundational member of an empowered, purpose-driven team working on an innovative early-stage product. You will engage with a collaborative group focused on building solutions that make a lasting difference in mental healthcare.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer who values autonomy, mastery of their craft, and working on purposeful, impactful projects. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of 0-1 products and collaborate with an agile team to shape the future of Spring Health.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a proven track record of delivering successful products, ideally in healthcare.
Deep understanding of modern healthcare SaaS platforms and their architecture.
Ability to tackle cross-team challenges related to customer experience, quality, and security, using your mastery of engineering skills.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
Strong ability to navigate ambiguity with a bias toward autonomy and decision-making.
Experience in an early-stage startup environment.
Ability to identify and prevent decisions that could hinder long-term success.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with healthcare infrastructure, applied AI/ML, and/or early-stage startups is a plus.
Preferred experience with AI/ML tools.
Experience in mental health technology is preferred; experience in healthcare technology is required.

Responsibilities

Lead a high-impact 0-1 product initiative, acting as a technical leader and contributing across various facets of engineering. Your role will offer autonomy to explore creative solutions and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Work with a cross-functional team of product managers, designers, data scientists, and marketers to rapidly innovate, ensuring the product aligns with the company’s mission and goals.
Partner with the GM, Engineering Manager, and CTO to establish technical standards, set a clear vision, and create scalable software architecture, all while having ownership over key decisions.
Break down complex requirements into manageable, incremental deliverables, applying mastery of your craft to deliver high-quality work.
Prioritize and manage project timelines, ensuring successful completion of deliverables while maintaining a high level of autonomy in day-to-day decision-making.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and take initiative to drive leadership in these areas.
Cultivate a deep understanding of our products, users, and the broader impact on mental healthcare, ensuring that your work is aligned with a clear sense of purpose.
Quickly pivot and adapt solutions based on feedback or new insights, clearly communicating changes to your team and maintaining momentum.
Manage risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs in complex project delivery, always keeping the larger mission in focus.
Collaborate with a passionate, close-knit team on special projects, where you’ll experience autonomy, mastery, and purpose in every aspect of your work.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day at Spring.
You and your dependents also receive access to One Medical accounts
HSA and FSA plans are also available, with Spring contributing up to $1K for HSAs, depending on your plan type.
Employer sponsored 401(k) match of up to 2% for retirement planning
A yearly allotment of no cost visits to the Spring Health network of therapists, coaches, and medication management providers for you and your dependents.
We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave and company holidays.
At 6 months tenure with Spring, we offer parental leave of 18 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.
Access to Noom , a weight management program—based in psychology, that’s tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Access to fertility care support through Carrot , in addition to $4,000 reimbursement for related fertility expenses.
Access to Wellhub , which connects employees to the best options for fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep in one subscription
Access to BrightHorizons , which provides sponsored child care, back-up care, and elder care
Up to $1,000 Professional Development Reimbursement a year.
$200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes.