VP, Product Engineering

About the VP, Product Engineering at Headspace:

At Headspace, our mission is to transform mental health care by combining mindfulness and meditation with cutting-edge technology. We’re seeking a visionary VP of Engineering to lead our product engineering teams as we scale our impact and reimagine how technology can improve mental health for millions of people.

As the VP of Product Engineering, you will oversee four critical pillars of our technology organization:

The Headspace App: A seamless, intuitive experience that delivers meditation, mindfulness, and mental health support to millions of users worldwide.

Employer and Partner Portal: Innovative tools enabling our enterprise clients to enhance workplace wellness and connect their teams with Headspace services.

Provider Experience & EHR Platform: Robust systems that empower our providers to deliver exceptional care efficiently and effectively.

Internal Software Tools: Essential infrastructure that keeps Headspace running smoothly and enables our teams to work at their best.

You’ll lead a team of experienced engineering managers and their teams, providing guidance and setting strategic direction for our technology efforts across the organization.

What you will do: 

• Develop Vision and Strategy: Craft and execute the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap to align with Headspace’s business objectives.
• Drive High-Level Architecture and Design: Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems through sound architectural principles and design practices.
• Hire and Retain Top Talent: Build, lead, retain and inspire a world-class engineering organization, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Foster a Culture of Excellence: Build a world-class engineering organization that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Accelerate Time-to-Market: Partner closely with product, design, and data teams to develop innovative and impactful solutions that drive user engagement and satisfaction.
• Champion User-Centric Development: Advocate for the end-user by prioritizing usability, accessibility, and seamless experiences in every product.

What you will bring:

Required Skills:

• Proven success as a senior engineering leader, with 15+ years of progressive experience, including 8 years or more leading large engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale initiatives with a focus on speed and agility without compromising quality.
• A track record of building and scaling consumer-facing products that deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Deep expertise in modern engineering practices, including cloud infrastructure, microservices, and scalable system design.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a track record of building and nurturing high-performing, inclusive teams.
• Champion experimentation and creativity, ensuring Headspace continues to push boundaries in technology and user experience to improve mental health through technology.

Preferred Skills:

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• Experience in leading Engineering teams in a fast growth startup environment
• Experience in healthcare and/or the delivery of digital health solutions

Pay & Benefits:

The base salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to skills and scope required, relevant licensure and certifications, and unique relevant experience and job-related skills. The base salary range for this role is $164,880 - $300,000.

At Headspace, cash salary is but one component of our Total Rewards package. We’re proud of our robust package inclusive of: base salary, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare coverage, monthly wellness stipend, retirement savings match, lifetime Headspace membership, unlimited, free mental health coaching, generous parental leave, and much more. Paid performance incentives are also included for those in eligible roles. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process.

How we feel about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Headspace is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace. 

*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Headspace. Please inform our Talent team by filling out this form if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application or interview process.

Headspace participates in the E-Verify Program.

Privacy Statement

All member records are protected according to our Privacy Policy. Further, while employees of Headspace (formerly Ginger) cannot access Headspace products/services, they will be offered benefits according to the company's benefit plan. To ensure we are adhering to best practice and ethical guidelines in the field of mental health, we take care to avoid dual relationships. A dual relationship occurs when a mental health care provider has a second, significantly different relationship with their client in addition to the traditional client-therapist relationship—including, for example, a managerial relationship.  

As such, Headspace requests that individuals who have received coaching or clinical services at Headspace wait until their care with Headspace is complete before applying for a position. If someone with a Headspace account is hired for a position, please note their account will be deactivated and they will not be able to use Headspace services for the duration of their employment. 

Further, if Headspace cannot find a role that fails to resolve an ethical issue associated with a dual relationship, Headspace may need to take steps to ensure ethical obligations are being adhered to, including a delayed start date or a potential leave of absence. Such steps would be taken to protect both the former member, as well as any relevant individuals from their care team, from impairment, risk of exploitation, or harm.

For how how we will use the personal information you provide as part of the application process, please see: https://www.headspace.com/applicant-notice