Software Architect

We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.

We aim to create a world where mental health is no longer stigmatized or marginalized, but rather is embraced as an integral part of one's overall well-being. 

We believe that by providing quality care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, we can empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and we strive to be a force for positive change in the field of mental healthcare.

About the Role

Rula’s mission is to make mental healthcare work for everyone. We are the stewards of our patient’s and provider’s data and operate in a HIPAA-compliant environment. This role for a Software Architect reports directly to the SVP Engineering and will act as a strategic technical voice in defining the evolution of the product architecture over the 3+ year time frame to align with Rula’s business strategy along with mentoring and coaching engineers in design, implementation, and supporting best practices that ensure we build a world-class solution to support our provider and patient community.

This role is an opportunity to join a small and growing company to support efforts in maturing the process and outputs of engineering. You will be assessing the existing architecture in concert with the business strategy to identify and lead appropriate architectural evolution, including tools, processes, and technology of the product to serve the business over the long term.  You will bring your deep engineering experience, heavily focused on the backend, to coach and mentor engineers as you lead the technical design process. Under your guidance engineers will become better designers and builders planning for scale, resilience, and response in addition to functionality. Your ability to collaborate across a broad set of team members will bring a cohesive voice across engineers, data, and SRE & Dev Tools teams as part of creating a high-performance organization. As a member of the Engineering Leadership Team, you will be the strategic voice for architecture as well as providing insights into the overall health and performance of the engineering team.   

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years in software engineering with demonstrated experience with backend technologies 

• 5+ years as a software architect for a SaaS product supporting an engineering organization size of 50+

• Experience working cross-functionally in an organization

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence

Preferred Qualifications

While having the preferred qualifications enhances your candidacy, having all of them is not mandatory. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even those who may not meet every preferred requirement.

• Prior experience working in a healthcare, fintech, or another highly-regulated environment

• Prior experience working at a startup with an engineering org scaling from 75-200~

• Strong communication skills that can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences

We're serious about your well-being! As Part Of Our Team, Full-Time Employees Receive

• 100% remote work environment from anywhere in the US

• Competitive pay and benefits that don’t change based on location

• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA 

• Access to our 401(k) plan

• Generous time off policies, including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year (for most employees) to focus on self-care

• Paid parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Stipend to ensure your home office sets you up for success

• Quarterly department stipend for team building or in-person gatherings

• Wellness events and lunch & learns spanning many topics

Our Team

The people of Rula are what truly define our mission and determine our impact on the people we serve. We believe in building not only a team, but a diverse community, inspiring each other by taking on big challenges, growing and succeeding together.