Staff Software Engineer (Remote)

Rula; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Pay transparent pay ranges

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

Rula, a remote-first company focused on making mental healthcare more accessible in the United States, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help shape the Marketplace Health Engine and scale its infrastructure for patients and providers.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Product, Data, and Operations, mentor engineers, and remain hands-on in software development to drive technical strategy and measurable impact across the marketplace.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience building scalable distributed systems.
• Experience leading initiatives across multiple teams.
• Backend services, APIs, and data-intensive systems design (AWS preferred).
• Partnering with Product and Data to deliver business outcomes.
• Solving complex marketplace, platform, or large-scale operational problems with measurable impact.
• Strong communication to align technical and non-technical stakeholders around a shared vision.
• End-to-end project delivery from discovery and design through implementation, launch, and post-launch support.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable systems for the Marketplace Health Engine to improve efficiency and access.
• Drive technical strategy and mentor engineers, while staying hands-on in development.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, Data, and Operations to address marketplace challenges.
• Lead implementation and ensure reliable, scalable services across teams.

Skills

Distributed systems

Technical leadership

Backend architectures

AWS

API design

Mentoring

Tools

NodeJs

Typescript

Kafka

AWS

Job description

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.