Staff Software Engineer - Patient Outcomes (Remote)

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 Role

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join Rula’s Patient Outcomes team. This team is focused on ensuring patients not only access care but also stay engaged long enough to see meaningful improvement. Today, that means tackling challenges around registration and activation—helping patients convert in the pipeline and get the help they need. Looking ahead, the team will expand into measurement-informed care: building systems to capture outcomes data, track progress, and continuously improve the patient journey.

As a Staff Engineer, you’ll play a central role in shaping this direction by bringing order to ambiguity, designing durable systems, and delivering software that directly impacts how patients experience care. You’ll partner with your Engineering Manager, working closely with product managers, designers, clinicians, and other engineers to align technical decisions with patient and business outcomes. Beyond your own contributions, you’ll amplify the effectiveness of the team by mentoring engineers, unblocking peers, and raising the technical bar across Rula.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience building and maintaining scalable, production-ready systems with measurable business.

• Strong expertise in API design, data modeling, and building systems that are reliable, maintainable, and performant.

• Experience designing and evolving system architectures with the ability to weigh tradeoffs and choose a suitable approach for the problem at hand.

• Proven success leading complex technical projects across teams, shaping scope, estimates, and execution while aligning technical decisions with business goals.

• Proven track record of collaboration and communication skills with the ability to build consensus, surface risks early, and bring clarity to ambiguous problem spaces.

• Experience mentoring engineering, reviewing architectures, and raising the technical bar across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience with data-intensive systems, including designing data pipelines, integrating data sources, or building systems that capture and analyze metrics.

• Familiarity with modern infrastructure and tooling.

• Comfortable participating in on-call rotations, troubleshooting complex production issues, and advocating for reliability improvements.

• Prior experience in early-stage and/or high-growth startup environments and comfortable navigating ambiguity while influencing evolving roadmaps.

We're serious about your well-being! As part of our team, full-time employees receive:

• 100% remote work environment (US-based only): Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments

• 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): Support for your mental and physical health

• New hire home office stipend: Set up your workspace for success

• Quarterly department stipend: Fund team-building activities or in-person gatherings

• Wellness events and lunch & learns: Explore a variety of engaging topics

• Community and employee resource groups: Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all

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.