Staff Software Engineer, Mobile

About the Senior Software Engineer, Mobile at Headspace Headspace is hiring a Staff Software Engineer, Mobile to join our B2B engineering organization, which builds the latest capabilities to support large-scale employer partnerships ranging from thousands to millions of lives covered per customer. In this key technical leadership role, you’ll own design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-quality mobile systems and features, ensuring they integrate seamlessly with our backend services and bring Headspace's mission to life. We are one of the largest Flutter app user bases out there, offering a unique opportunity to scale mobile development on this platform. What you will do Lead complex, multi-squad projects through their full lifecycle to Own the Outcome, collaborating with product, design, and data teams to deliver high-quality and well-monitored solutions that impact millions. Architect and build scalable services for enrollment and content experience features, shaping a technical strategy that directly supports the mission to Make the Mission Matter and ensures maintainability across a growing employer user base. Define mobile platform patterns across areas like server-driven UI, configurable experiences, observability, and experimentation. Shape the architectural vision for the Headspace mobile application by championing the value of Iterating to Great, driving the future of our tech stack and engineering excellence through rigorous code reviews, thoughtful RFCs, clear documentation, and continuous process improvements. Connect with Courage to drive impactful technical and business decisions, leading challenging cross-functional conversations with clarity and conviction. Mentor engineers at all levels, fostering their growth and establishing yourself as a recognized technical leader within the organization. Ensure robust system quality through unit testing and end-to-end testing to proactively ensure robustness, reliability, and exceptional usability across diverse edge cases. Stay current with industry trends by continuously discovering, evaluating, and integrating emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development tools, to enhance development efficiency and product quality. What you will bring Required Skills BA/BS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent experience. 7+ years of experience building and delivering production mobile applications, with a track record of leading delivery of complex, cross-functional projects from design through release. 4+ years of experience with native Android and/or iOS development, plus 2+ years of hands‑on experience developing with Flutter, including deep familiarity with its frameworks, third‑party libraries, and APIs. Expertise in mobile architecture and design patterns (e.g., MVC, MVVM) and experience designing reliable, scalable mobile systems. Experience implementing comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, and end‑to‑end) to ensure reliability, performance, and maintainability. Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools and workflows to increase efficiency and quality in building and supporting mobile features. Demonstrated ability to make pragmatic technical decisions, balancing product requirements with long‑term strategy and trade‑offs. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non‑technical audiences. Proven ability to mentor and coach engineers, fostering technical growth and elevating team capabilities. Creating clarity and empathy, fostering a culture of courageous feedback and continuous improvement. Preferred Skills Experience building software in health tech or a similarly regulated industry. Familiarity with specific Flutter state management solutions (e.g., flutter_bloc) and a strong background in mobile testing, monitoring, and alerting principles. Location This role is open to candidates across the US, with preferred locations in San Francisco, CA (hybrid), New York City, NY (remote), and Seattle, WA (remote). Candidates must permanently reside in the US full‑time. If your primary residence is in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, this role follows our hybrid model, with three days per week in office to support in‑person collaboration. Compensation The anticipated new hire base salary range for this full‑time position is $140,400-$195,000 plus equity and benefits. For candidates based in San Francisco, New York City, or Seattle, a separate salary range of $179,400-$224,250 applies, in line with our location‑based compensation philosophy. Benefits Base salary Stock awards Comprehensive healthcare coverage Monthly wellness stipend Retirement savings match Lifetime Headspace membership Generous parental leave Equal Opportunity Employment Headspace is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of 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 employment laws and regulations where we operate. Headspace participates in the E-Verify Program. #J-18808-Ljbffr