Talkspace Looking for Software Engineer at New York City Metropolitan Area Full Time

Our mission at Talkspace is to help people heal. To get there, we need exceptionally passionate, bright, and motivated people. Want to help over one million people receive quality mental healthcare? Come join our mission of getting therapy in the hands of everyone!

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our Technology Team. In partnership with the Engineering team, the Software Engineer will focus on applying the the correct engineering principles towards the software development process. Their role includes analyzing and modifying existing software as well as designing, constructing and testing Talkspace applications to meet user needs.

The Software Engineer will consult with their peers and manager consistently to assure progress is consistent and project goals are met. You will be expected to challenge the status quo and bring new features and interaction ideas to the table. Our brand has room for growth and innovation, and we are looking for a candidate who is driven and motivated by their passion for solving complex user experience problems through visual- and interactive design. As our newest Engineer, you will become part of a community that grows together – both professionally and personally. Even with our exponential growth, our team has kept agile and nimble, allowing you to have a huge impact on the code while also carving your own path from day one.

Please note: This position is NYC-based and may ask for in-person meetings 2-3 times a month in our NYC office.

What You’ll Do

Technical Skills

• Write clean, readable code – consistent code using the proper design pattern with guidance
• Participates in technical design and decision-making with the scope in the feature he is working on
• Learns quickly and makes steady progress without constant supervision from Senior Engineers
• Passionate about quality, performance, reliability, and security and a desire to sweat the small stuff

Communication

• Collaborate across technical pods and gives meaningful feedback to peers and managers
• Communicates effectively with their team and managers on status updates
• Understands how their work fits within the larger project, feature, and business problem

GSD (Get Stuff Done)

• Makes steady progress, follows timelines, and knows when to ask for help.
• Able to self own small features and tasks through to completion.
• Able to prioritize tasks and not getting caught in unpointed details and rabbit holes.

Impact

• Self sufficient in at least one large area of the code base.
• Able to help with support and bugs in their area of expertise.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our mission at Talkspace is to make therapy affordable and accessible to everyone. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Want to help over one million people feel better? Come join our team!

Our Technology Stack

• NodeJS, ReactJS, JavaScript/TypeScript, AWS

Please note that while familiarity with these technologies is a plus, we value your overall experience in web development and your ability to adapt to different tools and frameworks.

If you are passionate about creating inclusive digital experiences and want to contribute to making mental healthcare accessible, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering or Math
• 2+ years of professional experience developing software

Bonus Points

• Experience building and running cloud architectures
• Experience with CSS3, and HTML5
• Experience with WebSockets
• Experience with PHP
• Links to online profiles you use (GitHub, LinkedIn, etc)

Compensation

At Talkspace, we believe that pay transparency during the interview process is a critical part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The hourly rate is based on internal and external compensation benchmarks, which we regularly evaluate to ensure we pay competitively.

The salary range for this role is between $120,000.00 and $155,000.00. Within the hourly rate, leveling corresponds to each candidate’s relevant experience, skills as assessed during the interview process, education, and applicable certifications.

Why Talkspace?

Talkspace is the most comprehensive and convenient way to take care of your mental health and wellness, focused on providing quality mental health services on your own terms.

Our signature psychotherapy and psychiatry product connects individual users with a network of thousands of licensed mental health providers through an easy-to-use and HIPAA-compliant web and mobile platform. With Talkspace, users can connect their dedicated provider via live video, text, or phone.

Backed by over 10 years of industry-leading research and clinically proven results, our accessible care model continues to make huge strides in lowering the barriers to quality mental healthcare services nationwide. Talkspace is the top insurance-covered therapy service with over 112 million Americans covered and a leader within the Corporate Wellness Space, with more than 200 employer partnerships across several industries.

Our focus to help people feel better starts at Talkspace, where we connect and collaborate as a team to make the world a better place. Fun company-wide events, happy hours, wellness perks, flex PTO, access to Talkspace products, and competitive benefits are just some of the ways we make Talkspace a great place to work. Do you want to save the world? Come join us!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Talkspace welcomes and celebrates talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and walks of life to foster an innovative and diverse workforce. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification, if you believe you could make a great addition to this team. Come as you are and learn about the exciting opportunities on our team.

Individuals seeking employment at Talkspace are considered without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

How do we define Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Talkspace?

Diversity

Diversity encompasses the unique attributes of our employees as individuals. We value and embrace the richness arising from their varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, which include, but are not limited to, age, ability, ethnicity, gender, race, and cultural background.

Equity

Equity refers to a fair and impartial workplace, aiming to ensure equal growth and advancement opportunities for all employees. This involves amplifying underrepresented voices, addressing unconscious biases, and providing inclusive, culturally competent mental health care.

Inclusion

Inclusion signifies the practice of granting equal access to opportunities and resources for all employees, particularly those who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized. It ensures that everyone feels a sense of belonging, value, support, and respect as an individual.

Belonging

Belonging reflects the affinity and positive relationships that develop among employees from diverse backgrounds when businesses actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.