Staff Software Engineer - Rula

At Rula, we are a remote-first company that believes 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.

About the Role

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the Patient Experience Team at Rula. This team owns the end-to-end care journey for our patients and is responsible for building the patient portal — the central platform through which patients manage every aspect of their care, from scheduling and billing to communicating with their care team and tracking their treatment plans. Our work directly drives patient engagement, retention, and operational efficiency.

As a Staff Engineer on this team, you will lead the design and development of high-impact, full-stack solutions that shape the patient experience at scale. You’ll work closely with cross-functional partners to define technical direction, guide architectural decisions, and ensure our systems are reliable, secure, and scalable. In addition to delivering mission-critical features, you’ll mentor engineers, influence the technical roadmap, and play a key role in evolving the engineering culture.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer building and maintaining scalable, production-ready systems.
• Full-stack expertise with strong frontend and backend capabilities, including deep experience with React, state management, and frontend performance optimization. Strong backend engineering skills with TypeScript and Node.js, including API design, service architecture, data modeling, and database interactions.
• Hands-on experience with microservice and/or event-based architectures.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives across teams, owning the full development lifecycle from planning through launch and maintenance.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience aligning engineering efforts to business goals.
• Experience mentoring engineers, reviewing system architectures, and defining scalable design patterns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer Science degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with modern frameworks and infrastructure including TypeScript, React, Node.js, Kafka, and AWS.
• Comfortable participating in on-call rotations; able to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.
• Background in building products that require high reliability and accuracy (e.g., healthcare, finance, mission-critical systems).
• Prior experience in early-stage or high-growth startup environments.

Benefits & Perks

• 100% remote work environment: Must be based in the United States (currently not hiring in Hawaii).
• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA.
• 401(k) plan access to start saving for your future.
• Generous time-off policies: Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care.
• Paid parental leave: Available for all parents.
• Home office stipend: New hire home office stipend & $50 monthly internet/cell phone stipend.
• Wellness at Rula program: Year-round wellness initiatives and a $50/month wellness stipend.