About Engineering at Headway
Building a new mental healthcare system at Headway is only possible because of the scale and leverage that software can provide. The engineering team at Headway is a small (~120) but mighty team using technology to build that future (and have a fun time while doing it!).
Principles that guide us :
- Focus on the mission : We view software as a means of effecting change in the world, not as an end unto itself. We write software to empower our patients and therapist to better solve the problems they’re facing.
- Ship small, learn fast : We are building new and novel products and believe that we learn what our users need by quickly shipping and iteration
- Everything is a product : Whether it's our patient search experience or a developer productivity improvement, we treat everything we build at Headway as a product with end-users in mind.
- Optimize for trust : We believe that engineers should be continually learning. To learn effectively and to be productive, engineers must feel safe asking questions and discussing mistakes.
Tools we use :
Languages : Python 3, TypeScriptLibraries & Frameworks : FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, React, Remix, Next.jsDatastores : Postgres, RedisInfrastructure : AWS (Fargate, ECS, S3, and more), Spark and KafkaMonitoring : Datadog, PagerDuty, SentryVersion Control : Github, PagerDutyVulnerability Management : Snyk, SemgrepCloud Security : LaceworkAbout this role
Headway’s mission is a big one – to build a new mental health care system everyone can access. We’ve built technology that helps people find great therapists with the first software‑enabled national network of providers accepting insurance.
This role sits at the intersection of growth, product development, and marketing. You’ll have the freedom to innovate and experiment while collaborating with a diverse group of cross‑functional partners from across the company. This is an opportunity to tackle complex, rewarding problems in a highly collaborative, supportive environment that values technical excellence and operational rigor. Your teams will build systems that help patients discover and access mental health care, directly improving lives and transforming the healthcare landscape. Your work in this role will shape how thousands of patients connect with care, making a lasting impact on Headway’s mission to reimagine mental healthcare access for all.
As an engineering leader at Headway, you will be responsible for leading and growing the team behind these core growth initiatives through people development, strategic planning, and hands‑on technical support. You’ll play a leading role in defining what and how these systems are built, setting up how the team operates, and ultimately driving best‑in‑class experiences that convert interest into action.
This is a critical leadership role for Headway and our mission to make mental healthcare more accessible.
Who you are
We’re looking for experienced engineering team leaders and people managers who are product‑minded, data‑informed, and energized by growth. As an Engineering Manager at Headway, you will work closely with Engineering Leadership, Product, Design, Marketing, and Data to shape the future of our patient growth strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, mission‑aligned engineering leader to make an immediate impact at a high‑growth company.
Lead and manage an engineering team of 8+ focused on patient growth, developing best‑in‑class organic (SEO) and paid (SEM, social media, etc) acquisition channelsPartner closely with Product, Design, Marketing, Data to rapidly iterate through A / B testingDrive alignment across your team on process, prioritization, and product outcomesDevelop and grow your team through weekly 1‑1s, mentorship, and feedbackWork with and help develop aspiring engineering leaders within the engineering teamContribute to the broader company strategy and product roadmapHelp build out our engineering team as the headcount grows from 120 to 175+ through the remainder of the yearBelow are additional experiences we think help engineering managers succeed at Headway :
You have 3+ years of experience as an experienced Engineering Manager at a high‑growth startup or scale‑upYou have 3‑5+ years of experience as a Software EngineerYou’re energized by experimentation and growth — and can balance short‑term learning with long‑term scaleYou have a strong product mindset and have built strong cross‑functional relationships that drive optimal user experiences and build trust with usersYou have a strong technical foundation that allows you to ensure your team is making appropriate technical decisionsYou have a track record of building and leading high‑performing teams that have effectively delivered business outcomes through technical investmentsYou have a track record of working well across teams and functionsYou are flexible and adaptable; you understand that the best growth teams must learn and iterate quickly, and that growth roadmaps are dynamic as a resultNice to have : Prior experience with SEO and paid advertising
Nice to have : Prior experience with Python and React and working with AWS infrastructureNice to have : Experience in health tech, building user‑facing productsBS, MS in Computer Science or related fieldOur interview process
After you apply to Headway, here are some details of what to expect during the interview process.
Initial screen : You’ll connect with someone in recruiting so you can learn more about the team, Headway’s mission and exciting growth, and we can get a better idea of your background.First rounds : You’ll meet with an engineering leader on the team to go deeper into your team and people leadership experiences and complete one technical (systems design) interview.Final rounds : You’ll meet team members across product and engineering leadership for multiple behavioral interviews, leaving you with a fuller picture of what it’s like to work at Headway.References and the Offer : Our favorite part of the process! We’ll send over all of the details, including specifics on employee equity, and congratulatory messages from excited future team members!Compensation and Benefits :
The expected base pay range for this position is $198,050 - $233,000, based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for performance‑based variable compensation and an equity grant, depending on the position and level.
We are committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including robust health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, and meaningful ownership opportunities through equity. Compensation decisions are made holistically, ensuring fairness and alignment with market benchmarks while recognizing individual contributions and potential.
Benefits offered include :
Equity compensationMedical, Dental, and Vision coverageHSA / FSA401KWork‑from‑Home StipendTherapy Reimbursement16‑week parental leave for eligible employeesCarrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31stFlexible PTOEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Training and professional development#J-18808-Ljbffr