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.

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• 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.

• 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.