Software Engineer (React.js, TypeScript)
North America
July 5, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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Location
- United States Remote
Languages
- Ruby
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
Frameworks
- Ruby on Rails
- React (TypeScript)
Databases
- Relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Experience Level
- 10+ years of production software experience (Staff Software Engineer level)
About The Company
Brightside Health is a pioneering provider of virtual mental healthcare, dedicated to delivering life-saving services accessible to everyone in need. Powered by proprietary artificial intelligence, purpose-built technology, and a world-class network of clinicians, Brightside offers a care model that rivals traditional in-person treatment. Our innovative approach integrates precision psychiatry and cutting-edge therapeutic techniques to improve outcomes for individuals experiencing mild to severe clinical depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. Recognized by leading publications such as Healthline, Fortune, and Forbes as the "Most Comprehensive" and "Best Online Therapy for Anxiety and Depression," Brightside is committed to transforming mental health care through technology and compassionate service.
Our organization adopts an action-oriented and purposeful philosophy, emphasizing collaboration, thoughtful prioritization, and continuous innovation. We seek talented, driven individuals who value autonomy and are passionate about making a meaningful impact in mental health. Joining Brightside means working alongside smart, motivated professionals in a dynamic environment that fosters professional growth, learning, and meaningful contribution.
About The Role
Brightside is seeking a Full-Stack Staff Software Engineer, Growth, with a strong product sense and a high degree of autonomy. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Marketing teams to drive the rapid iteration and enhancement of our top-of-funnel and intake processes. Your focus will be on expanding Brightside’s reach by optimizing the member acquisition journey, including the purchasing funnel and converting prospects into active members through technological excellence and innovation. You will also play a key role in executing strategic third-party partnerships to facilitate referrals and expand our network.
As a Staff Software Engineer, Growth, your impact goes beyond writing high-quality code. You will identify high-leverage opportunities across care discovery, mental health assessment, and provider booking experiences, connecting technical investments to measurable patient, operational, and business outcomes. Your expertise will help simplify complex workflows, improve system performance, and ensure solutions are reliable, scalable, and maintainable. Additionally, you will leverage AI, automation, and data-driven approaches to streamline operations, reduce overhead, and enhance decision-making processes. Your leadership will also involve mentoring team members, raising the technical standards, and fostering a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Brightside Health is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed. Our focus is on merit, competence, and potential, and we strive to create an environment where all team members can thrive and contribute meaningfully.
Brightside Health is a pioneering provider of virtual mental healthcare, dedicated to delivering life-saving services accessible to everyone in need. Powered by proprietary artificial intelligence, purpose-built technology, and a world-class network of clinicians, Brightside offers a care model that rivals traditional in-person treatment. Our innovative approach integrates precision psychiatry and cutting-edge therapeutic techniques to improve outcomes for individuals experiencing mild to severe clinical depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. Recognized by leading publications such as Healthline, Fortune, and Forbes as the "Most Comprehensive" and "Best Online Therapy for Anxiety and Depression," Brightside is committed to transforming mental health care through technology and compassionate service.
Our organization adopts an action-oriented and purposeful philosophy, emphasizing collaboration, thoughtful prioritization, and continuous innovation. We seek talented, driven individuals who value autonomy and are passionate about making a meaningful impact in mental health. Joining Brightside means working alongside smart, motivated professionals in a dynamic environment that fosters professional growth, learning, and meaningful contribution.
About The Role
Brightside is seeking a Full-Stack Staff Software Engineer, Growth, with a strong product sense and a high degree of autonomy. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Marketing teams to drive the rapid iteration and enhancement of our top-of-funnel and intake processes. Your focus will be on expanding Brightside’s reach by optimizing the member acquisition journey, including the purchasing funnel and converting prospects into active members through technological excellence and innovation. You will also play a key role in executing strategic third-party partnerships to facilitate referrals and expand our network.
As a Staff Software Engineer, Growth, your impact goes beyond writing high-quality code. You will identify high-leverage opportunities across care discovery, mental health assessment, and provider booking experiences, connecting technical investments to measurable patient, operational, and business outcomes. Your expertise will help simplify complex workflows, improve system performance, and ensure solutions are reliable, scalable, and maintainable. Additionally, you will leverage AI, automation, and data-driven approaches to streamline operations, reduce overhead, and enhance decision-making processes. Your leadership will also involve mentoring team members, raising the technical standards, and fostering a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Significant experience shipping production software, typically over 10+ years or equivalent high-impact experience
- Strong proficiency with Ruby on Rails and modern TypeScript/React frameworks
- Solid experience with relational databases, including schema design, query optimization, data modeling, and safe migrations
- Experience integrating with external APIs in production environments, handling retries, idempotency, rate limits, partial failures, and observability
- Proven ability to operate autonomously on ambiguous, cross-functional problems
- Strong product judgment, understanding user needs, operational workflows, edge cases, and tradeoffs
- Data instincts with the ability to analyze metrics, logs, dashboards, and product analytics to inform decisions
- Experience mentoring engineers, conducting code and design reviews, and establishing best practices
- Excellent written communication skills for design documentation, RFCs, incident reports, and decision records
- Comfort working within regulated or high-trust systems where correctness, privacy, and auditability are critical
- Familiarity with AI-native development practices, including AI coding tools, agents, and automation for high-quality software delivery
- Experience with modularized monoliths, CQRS, event-driven architectures, or service boundaries within large applications
- Knowledge of HIPAA, PHI handling, SOC 2, or other regulated industry standards
- Experience designing AI-assisted workflows with an emphasis on human review, safety, and auditability
- Competitive salary ranging from 175k to 225k
- Stock options providing equity participation
- Fully paid comprehensive health care coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- Pet insurance for your furry companions
- Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Unlimited paid time off and sick leave policies
- Flexible remote work arrangements and schedules to promote work-life balance
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in a mission-driven environment
Brightside Health is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed. Our focus is on merit, competence, and potential, and we strive to create an environment where all team members can thrive and contribute meaningfully.