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Spring Health

Head of Engineering - New Venture

Spring Health, New York, New York, us, 10261

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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. About the Role We’re incubating a new venture within Spring Health and are seeking a Head of Engineering to serve as the technical lead and founding engineering manager. This is a unique opportunity to build a net-new product from the ground up, within the infrastructure of a $3B mental health company, focused on delivering exceptional care and scalable outcomes. You’ll be responsible for early technical execution, establishing core engineering practices, and building the team and systems to support rapid iteration and long-term scale. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building high-quality software, and is passionate about creating tools that meaningfully improve mental health care. Reporting to the GM, New Venture with a dotted line to the CEO. Please note that this is a

hybrid role

based in New York City , with an expectation to be in office 2-3 days a week. Our office is located at 60 Madison Avenue. What you’ll be doing Lead early design and development of the venture’s core product experiences, working closely with product and design V1 product built, shipped, and scaled reliably with strong user engagement and minimal tech debt. Build the foundation for engineering velocity, reliability, and quality from day one Contribute hands-on to coding, architecture, and devops while shaping longer-term strategy Hire and grow a small, high-performing team of engineers as the product scales Define technical roadmap, system architecture, and operational processes Collaborate across disciplines to launch a high-quality MVP and iterate rapidly based on feedback Advocate for engineering excellence, accessibility, and secure-by-default practices Establish a culture of craftsmanship, transparency, and user-centered development What success looks like in this role V1 product built, shipped, and scaled reliably with strong user engagement and minimal tech debt. Engineering productivity systems are in place, including CI/CD, monitoring, and testing A thoughtful architectural foundation exists to support future growth The team grows with strong retention, clear feedback loops, and strong internal trust Effective cross-functional partnerships with product, design, and clinical stakeholders What we expect from you 6+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or people management role Experience building and launching full-stack products, especially in early-stage or startup environments Fluency with modern web technologies, ideally including Ruby, Rails, React, TypeScript, or Flutter Strong systems thinking and architectural decision-making under speed and ambiguity Demonstrated ability to manage technical tradeoffs and iterate toward high-impact outcomes Strong collaboration skills with product, design, and go-to-market stakeholders Passion for Spring Health’s mission and a belief in the power of technology to transform mental health care The target base salary range for this position is

$190,000-$232,500 , and is part of a competitive total rewards package including stock options and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs annually using

Radford Global Compensation Database

at minimum to ensure competitive and fair pay. Benefits provided by Spring Health:

Note : We have even more benefits than listed here and below, your recruiter will provide more in-depth information as you continue in the interview process. Benefits are subject to individual plan requirements and eligibility criteria. 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. Not sure if you meet every requirement?

Research shows that women and people from historically underrepresented communities often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every qualification compared to other similarly-qualified candidates. At Spring Health, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and supported to Thrive . If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. Ready to do the most impactful work of your life? Learn more about our values, what it’s like to work here, and how hypergrowth meets impact at Spring Health:

Our Values Spring Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable legal requirements. Spring Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Spring Health? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job

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