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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.
Rula is a remote-first company. We currently hire in most U.S. states, with the exception of Hawaii.
About the Role
At Rula, improving access to mental healthcare starts with building a healthy and efficient marketplace for both patients and providers. We’re seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help shape the future of the Marketplace Health Engine, a foundational initiative focused on improving marketplace efficiency, provider utilization, and patient access at scale.
In this high-impact role, you will partner closely with Engineering, Product, Data, and Operations to design and deliver scalable systems that help identify and address marketplace challenges. You will drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and influence key decisions across the Marketplace organization while remaining hands-on in software development.
If you’re excited about building systems from the ground up, solving complex marketplace problems, and making a measurable impact on the future of mental healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of related professional software engineering experience building scalable distributed systems
Experience leading technical initiatives across multiple teams and influencing technical strategy without direct authority
Experience designing and building backend services, APIs, and data-intensive systems (AWS preferred)
Experience partnering effectively with Product and Data to deliver business outcomes
Experience solving complex marketplace, platform, or large-scale operational problems with measurable impact
Strong communication skills with the ability to align technical and non-technical stakeholders around a shared vision.
Experience driving projects end-to-end, from discovery and design through implementation, launch, and post-launch support
Preferred Qualifications
Start-up experience
Experience developing SaaS applications using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform
Experience with “on-call”, ability to deep dive complex issues and drive them to resolution independently
Experience with NodeJs, Typescript, Kafka
Previous experience in products with high reliability/accuracy requirements
We're serious about your well-being! As part of our team, full-time employees receive:
100% remote work environment: Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments (must be based in United States, currently not hiring in Hawaii)
Attractive pay and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United States
Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA
401(k) plan access: Start saving for your future
Generous time-off policies: Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees)
Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Supporting your mental and physical health
Quarterly department stipend: Fun team-building activities or in-person gatherings
Community and employee resource groups: Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all
Home office stipend: New hire home office stipend & $50 monthly stipend to help cover internet or cell phone expenses
Wellness at Rula program: Year-round wellness initiatives and a $50/month wellness stipend
Our team
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission of making mental healthcare work for everyone. We are dedicated to having a culture of inclusion that will support our employees in feeling safe, seen, heard, and valued.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of related professional software engineering experience building scalable distributed systems
- Experience leading technical initiatives across multiple teams and influencing technical strategy without direct authority
- Experience designing and building backend services, APIs, and data-intensive systems; AWS preferred
- Experience partnering effectively with Product and Data to deliver business outcomes
- Experience solving complex marketplace, platform, or large-scale operational problems with measurable impact
- Strong communication skills and ability to align technical and non-technical stakeholders around a shared vision
- Experience driving projects end-to-end from discovery and design through implementation, launch, and post-launch support
- Startup experience
- Experience developing SaaS applications using AWS
- On-call experience and ability to independently resolve complex issues
- Experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and Kafka
- Experience with products requiring high reliability and accuracy
What the Team is Saying
Rula Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with mental health benefits and EAP access, are core parts of the package for corporate/W‑2 roles. Additional options like HSA/FSA, life and disability insurance, and wellness stipends are also included.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Two company‑wide shutdown weeks each year for self‑care complement generous or unlimited PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave. Remote‑first work with home‑office support further reinforces work‑life balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered for birthing and non‑birthing parents, including adoptive and foster parents. Family medical leave is provided in line with FMLA guidelines.
Rula Insights
What We Do
Our mission is to create a world where every person can access high-quality mental health care. 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’re building the future of mental health care; a comprehensive behavioral health solution that helps every person access high quality care from a licensed professional, at a time that works for them and at a cost they can afford. Our approach to care is evidence-based, outcome-driven and compassionate. We empower our exceptional provider network to track progress throughout the care journey to ensure clients achieve their full potential.
Why Work With Us
As a remote company, we're intentional about the culture we're building. We write things down, we communicate clearly, we follow-up, and we follow-through. We have high expectations for our team, and empower individuals with a high degree of trust and autonomy. In turn, we expect that individuals operate with a sense of ownership in everything.
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Rula Offices
Remote Workspace
Employees work remotely.
We do not have any offices and are a 100% remote company, with select Sales roles that have local travel requirements.
