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 Engineering Team

Join Our Engineering Team and Shape the Future of Healthcare Technology! Our dedicated team is revolutionizing mental healthcare with comprehensive Provider and Patient Portals, empowering providers and patients alike. As we transition to a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), you'll play a key role in reshaping our systems, ensuring agility and scalability. In our event-driven architecture, we're navigating challenges to protect sensitive data. With the introduction of GraphQL, a Centralized Component Library, and an Authorization Service, you'll be part of our innovative strides. Join us in shaping healthcare's future and making a difference!

About the Role

Rula is a company on a mission - to ensure that mental health care works for everyone. We are here to make the world a better place. Join us - and help us achieve that mission. Let's make the world a better place together.

We are looking for engineering leaders who focus on two core values:

• Rapidly solving business problems with technology

  • Understand business priorities - and help find the right technology solutions

  • Drive culture of “hunger” and “urgency” to help build this exciting startup

  • Create processes and procedures that inspire confidence in engineering’s ability to execute and deliver, provide transparency, minimize overhead, and enable rapid progress.

• Making this the best place for engineers to be

  • Understanding every engineer, understanding their objectives and goals, and helping them reach those.

  • Help build the culture of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels welcome - and heard

  • Think beyond work projects - help build a team that is cohesive and has fun together.

• Rula is a young startup. We are growing rapidly. This is both exciting and chaotic. We are looking for leaders who are both comfortable with ambiguity, help tame the chaos, and are excited to grow with us.

• Lead the engineering team at Rula in the creation and maintenance of foundational systems critical to the organization, encompassing authentication, authorization, and event streaming technologies such as Kafka, ensuring robust infrastructure support for distributed systems.

• Spearhead the development and implementation of infrastructure projects, setting strategic direction and priorities to build and enhance the engineering organization's core building blocks, driving efficiency and scalability.

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team, promoting best practices in infrastructure management and contributing to the long-term success of Rula by ensuring high availability and performance of all engineering systems. 

Qualifications

• Basic requirements

  • 2+ years of experience managing engineering teams (including recruiting, retaining, and motivating engineers).

  • Experience operating with business objectives and delivering technical solutions to meet them.

  • Previous experience either building or leading an infrastructure or platform team.

  • Proficient in designing, optimizing, and managing cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring scalability and reliability for effective system management.

• Preferred requirements

  • Experience collaborating closely within a dynamic "pod" structure, integrating with product and business stakeholders at Rula to align engineering efforts with business objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring that projects are delivered with precision and align with strategic goals.

  • A comprehensive understanding of the infrastructure requirements unique to small to medium-sized startups, from basic necessities to advanced systems, facilitating the creation of a scalable and efficient engineering environment tailored to Rula's growth and innovation aspirations.

  • Expert knowledge in designing and implementing Service/API architectures, leveraging this expertise to architect robust, scalable solutions that enhance Rula's product offerings and customer experiences.

  • Proficient in AWS infrastructure, utilizing a deep understanding of cloud services to optimize Rula's engineering operations, ensuring secure, resilient, and cost-effective solutions that support the company's dynamic needs.

  • Skilled in employing Terraform and Kafka within distributed systems, showcasing the ability to orchestrate complex deployments and data streaming processes, thereby enhancing Rula's operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

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.