enior Software Engineer I, Care Innovation

About Spring Health

Spring Health is a global mental health company dedicated to eliminating every barrier to mental health. Our AI-native platform delivers personalized support across self-guided tools, coaching, therapy, medication management, and specialty care, reaching over 170 million people worldwide. We believe technology should enhance the reach, quality, and humanity of care, and we expect all team members to use AI tools thoughtfully and apply human judgment.

About the Role

This is a high-visibility, high-impact role as a Senior Software Engineer for a new product initiative within the Care Innovation team. You will have the autonomy to drive technical decisions and influence product development, collaborating closely with R&D leadership on high-priority projects. This is a unique opportunity to be a foundational member of an empowered, purpose-driven team working on an innovative early-stage product.

Location

This is a hybrid role based in Seattle, WA, with an expectation to be in the office 2-3 days per week at our 255 King St location. Candidates must be based in the Seattle metro area or able to relocate independently within 90 days of their start date. Occasional travel will be required for team on-sites.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead a high-impact product initiative as a technical leader, contributing across various engineering facets with autonomy to explore creative solutions.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team (product managers, designers, data scientists, marketers) to rapidly innovate and ensure product alignment with company mission and goals.
• Partner with GM, Engineering Managers, and CTO to establish technical standards, set a clear vision, and create scalable software architecture, owning key decisions.
• Break down complex requirements into manageable, incremental deliverables, applying mastery to deliver high-quality work.
• Prioritize and manage project timelines for successful completion, maintaining autonomy in day-to-day decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive leadership in these areas.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of products, users, and the broader impact on mental healthcare.
• Quickly pivot and adapt solutions based on feedback or new insights, communicating changes clearly to the team.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs in complex project delivery.
• Collaborate with a passionate, close-knit team on special projects, experiencing autonomy, growth, and purpose.

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• Help launch an innovative, high-impact mental health product within the first 2 quarters.
• Establish trust and connections within the team and across the organization.
• Build scalable architectures that support future growth and integrations.
• Elevate engineering excellence standards and identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to building a thriving team culture.

What We Expect From You

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a proven track record of delivering successful products, ideally in healthcare.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to clearly explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong ability to navigate ambiguity with a bias toward autonomy and decision-making.
• Experience in startup environments.
• Nice-to-have: experience in healthcare, mental-health tech, or applied AI/ML; familiarity with TypeScript, Ruby, and/or Python.

Compensation

The target base salary range for this position is $159,000 - $191,000. This is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary based on experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

Benefits Provided by Spring Health

• Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day.
• Access to One Medical accounts.
• HSA and FSA plans available, with Spring contributing up to $1K for HSAs.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) match of up to 2%.
• Yearly allotment of no-cost visits to Spring Health network providers for you and dependents.
• Competitive paid time off policies (vacation, sick leave, company holidays).
• Parental leave: 18 weeks for birthing parents, 16 weeks for non-birthing parents (at 6 months tenure).
• Access to Noom (weight management program).
• Access to fertility care support through Carrot, plus $4,000 reimbursement for related expenses.
• Access to Wellhub (fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, sleep subscription).
• Access to BrightHorizons (child care, back-up care, elder care).
• Up to $1,000 Professional Development Reimbursement annually.
• $200 per year donation matching.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Spring Health is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and supported. We encourage individuals to apply even if they don't meet every qualification. Spring Health is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities.