Senior Software Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team. This individual will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling the core applications and services that power our platform.

Responsibilities

• Writes correct and consistent code using both knowledge and expertise (backend, frontend, and devops).
• Develops and maintains full-stack web applications using React on the frontend and Node.js on the backend.
• Designs, builds, and integrates APIs and backend services to support product functionality and system integrations.
• Reviews code efficiently and gives feedback on it.
• Understands industry standards and consistently keeps informed of upcoming trends.
• Communicates and justifies technical decisions via design docs, tech talks and documentation.
• Mentors Junior Engineers via Pairing, Feedback, PR Review and 1:1's.
• Communicates effectively cross-functionally to the Product team, his manager, and business if needed.
• Proactively identifies problems with requirements for and his own projects and the engineers they support and communicates it to stakeholders.
• Takes initiative to fix bugs, open tickets and improve code when needed.
• Persistent in the face of roadblocks, knows when to pull others to solve the problem if needed.
• End-to-end responsibility for getting production-ready features to the finish line.
• Identifies problems and potential risks in his code and others.
• Helps keep consistency and quality in the code base with PR overview and feedback.
• Helps enforce proper QA for all products that he is involved in.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.
• 5+ years of professional experience developing software.
• 5+ years of professional experience working in both React and Node.js.

Qualifications

• Passionate about our mission of providing quality mental healthcare to everyone.
• As excited as we are about our work, and excited to partner with us on delivering quality mental healthcare.

Skills

• Hands-on full-stack engineering experience.
• Experience with industry standards and staying informed of upcoming trends.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Project management skills, including delivering complex products to QA that are fully developed and bug-free.
• Problem-solving and risk identification skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans.
• Pre-tax benefits: HSA/ FSA.
• 401k Retirement Savings Program with matching up to 4%.
• Voluntary benefits including disability, basic life or pet insurance, etc.
• Monthly Wellness Stipend to promote mental and physical self-care.
• Flexible PTO and Remote First Environment.
• Regular team events, including Wellness Workshops and Team Building Events.
• Free access to Talkspace products for you and one household member, as well as access to a friends and family discount!

Pay

The base salary range for this role is between $146,000 - $190,000. Within the salary bands, leveling corresponds to each candidate’s relevant experience, skills as assessed during the interview process, education, and applicable certifications.

Schedule

This is a remote position. Candidates must be based in Eastern Time. Talkspace Headquarters is located in NYC.