Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Headspace

Senior Software Engineer building core platform capabilities like authentication and payments for Headspace. Collaborating on projects using Python and Typescript in a remote environment.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeCalifornia, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,400 - $195,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DjangoJavaScriptNode.jsPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead projects from requirements gathering through implementation
Contribute to and influence the evolution of overall system architecture
Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional partners to define and ship new features
Apply your passion for user experience and technical expertise
Set the standard for quality and technical excellence through code and design reviews
Offering and soliciting direct constructive feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
4+ years of professional development experience, building APIs and services
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on projects
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex full-stack projects
Strong expertise in modern backend frameworks such as Python (Django), Typescript (Node.js)
Strong communication skills and a positive mindset
Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions
Experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive healthcare coverage
monthly wellness stipend
retirement savings match
lifetime Headspace membership
generous parental leave
stock awards

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Hard Skills & Tools

APIsservicesPythonDjangoTypescriptNode.jsunit testingintegration testingend-to-end testingfull-stack development

Soft Skills

communication skillspositive mindsetindependent workconstructive feedbacktechnical decision making

Certifications

BS degree in Computer ScienceMS degree in Computer Science