Senior Engineering Manager (Path to Head of Engineering)

Join a team revolutionizing mental healthcare.

At Mentalyc, we are redefining the future of mental health care by merging the power of AI with clinical expertise. Our vision is to make therapy more effective, efficient, and truly measurable through insightful, data-driven interventions. Our mission is to build an AI-based platform that fully automates note-taking in therapy, creating an anonymized data set to help uncover the most effective therapeutic methods.

We believe in elevating mental health care, one note at a time. As a team, we are driven by curiosity, care, and collaboration. We push boundaries, embrace new ideas, and trust in each other and the process. We strive to inspire, innovate, and explore, all while ensuring data privacy and supporting therapists so they can focus on what matters most—delivering quality care.

If you share our passion for making a positive impact on mental healthcare and are excited to be part of a groundbreaking team, we invite you to join us at Mentalyc.

What We Offer:

• Innovative and Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of a fast-growing, high-performing company dedicated to transforming mental health technology with impactful AI solutions.
• Strategic Leadership Opportunities: Lead cross-functional engineering teams and shape the technical vision of the company, with a clear path to senior leadership, including a potential Head of Engineering role.
• Flexible and International Team: Join a global team that values excellence and adaptability, offering the benefits of fully remote work and flexible hours to meet the demands of a high-growth environment.
• High-Impact Role: Drive key technical initiatives, enhance platform scalability and quality, and play a critical role in achieving the company’s strategic objectives.
• Culture of Excellence: Collaborate with driven and talented individuals who share a commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and achieving outstanding results.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Oversight: Oversee two cross-functional product teams, including full-stack, ML, and DevOps engineers, while working closely with Product Managers to ensure alignment between technical and business objectives.
• Technical Strategy and Roadmap: Collaborate with the CTO and Product Managers to define and execute a forward-looking technical strategy and roadmap that aligns with our mission and growth goals.
• Performance Management and Development: Establish and implement effective, data-driven performance evaluation processes, setting clear objectives and measurable goals for team members. Motivate and guide them to reach their full potential.
• Problem-Solving and Technical Excellence: Provide hands-on technical leadership in key projects, especially in frontend development, while leveraging your knowledge in backend systems and ML to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with Product Managers to translate strategic goals into technical execution, balancing feature delivery with stability and scalability.
• Engineering Standards and Best Practices: Implement and oversee best practices in software development, including architecture design, code reviews, quality assurance, and performance optimizations.

Requirements

• Leadership Experience: At least 7 years of hands-on engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles. Proven success in leading and scaling cross-functional engineering teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in modern frontend technologies (e.g., React, JavaScript, TypeScript) and solid experience working with backend systems (e.g., Node.js, Python) and ML concepts.
• Talent Development: Demonstrated ability to hire, coach, and develop top-tier engineering talent. Skilled at motivating teams and managing performance through clear metrics and feedback.
• Complex Problem-Solving: Proven track record of solving complex technical challenges and making strategic decisions to drive business success.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working closely with Product Managers to align technical initiatives with business objectives and ensure smooth collaboration.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong Communication Skills: You can effectively articulate technical concepts and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Team Player and Leader: You have a proven ability to inspire, guide, and motivate others while maintaining a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• High Adaptability: You are comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment and can pivot quickly to address changing priorities.
• Results-Driven: You are focused on achieving measurable outcomes and continuously seek to improve both team performance and product quality.
• Strategic Thinker: You can align technical decisions with broader business goals and have a knack for seeing the bigger picture.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in Building AI-Driven Solutions: Familiarity with machine learning and its applications in software products.
• Knowledge of Security and Compliance Standards: Experience with data security and compliance frameworks like HIPAA or SOC 2.
• Background in Mental Health Tech: Previous experience working in or developing products for the mental health or healthcare industry.
• Experience with Infrastructure and DevOps: Understanding of cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS) and DevOps best practices for building scalable systems.