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Join a team that’s transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: it’s a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis, transforming the way people access care and the way clinicians deliver it. In order to help people in their time of need and ensure that every person who comes to us has options, we are transparent about our capabilities, treatments, and coverage, we champion innovation, and we leverage our rich data to continuously implement better ways of delivering care. Our mission is simple but powerful: Improving lives, one session at a time. 


Our highly skilled and principled clinical team enjoys autonomy and institutional support so they can put their focus where it should be: on improving patient outcomes. Our clinicians want to do more than help individual clients, so they work to affect the system as a whole, elevating standards of care so that their efforts reverberate far beyond what they could do in private practice.


As the most trusted behavioral health partner in the Western U.S., we’ve established deep relationships that give us unparalleled access, interoperability, and first-priority referrals. This exclusivity, combined with our best-in-class coordinated care and feedback loops, results in superior outcomes and cost savings.


Our services are convenient, accessible, and expert, combining personalized client engagement with advanced technology to enhance, not replace, human connection. Indeed, we hold that human-to-human relationships are indispensable, so from the match to the session to the time between sessions, we provide whole person care so nobody falls through the cracks and there is a brighter path forward for all.


Our Pillars
  • Make things easier.
  • Forge genuine connections.
  • Elevate the standard.


Roles and Responsibities
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance software solutions that improve access to care and support clinical workflows (e.g., scheduling, intake, documentation, billing) 
  • Develop and maintain full-stack applications using .NET (C#), Next.js, and TypeScript, ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend systems 
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from ideation and design to deployment and iteration based on user feedback 
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Clinical Operations, and other stakeholders to translate real-world healthcare needs into effective technical solutions 
  • Write clean, maintainable, secure, and well-tested code aligned with engineering best practices and standards 
  • Contribute to code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement of development processes 
  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations with third-party systems (e.g., CMS, billing, and payer platforms) 
  • Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Azure cloud services, supporting CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure best practices 
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring system reliability and a high-quality user experience 
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA, secure data handling, audit logging) 
  • Optimize system performance, scalability, and observability as the platform grows 
  • Proactively evaluate and adopt new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve developer productivity and product quality 


Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) 

  • 2–5+ years of experience as a software engineer, ideally in a fast-paced, product-driven environment (startup experience is a plus) 

  • Strong experience with C# and .NET (ASP.NET Core) for backend development 

  • Experience building modern frontend applications using Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS and TypeScript/JavaScript 

  • Solid understanding of full-stack development, including API design, state management, and frontend-backend integration 

  • Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application development 

  • Experience working with Azure cloud services (e.g., App Services, Azure Functions, Storage, Service Bus, or Azure SQL) 

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices 

  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party services 

  • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design 

  • Knowledge of secure coding practices, authentication/authorization (e.g., OAuth, JWT), and data protection principles 

  • Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams with rapidly evolving requirements 

  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to break down complex problems into practical solutions 

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders 

  • Experience in healthcare or regulated environments (e.g., HIPAA, EHR/EMR systems) is a plus 


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems 

  • Familiarity with event-driven systems (e.g., queues, messaging systems like Azure Service Bus) 

  • Experience with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing) 

  • Knowledge of database design and optimization (SQL Server) 

  • Exposure to AI/ML integrations or RAG-based systems 

  • Passion for building mission-driven products, especially in healthcare or mental health 


Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package 

  • Full benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off 

  • Opportunity to join a purpose-driven, high-growth leadership team at a pivotal moment in behavioral healthcare transformation 

  • Professional development opportunities and training 

  • Collaborative and supportive work culture. 


$125,000 - $145,000 a year

If you need any accommodations for your interview please email HR@headlight.health prior to scheduling.


Not meeting all the requirements? Research indicates that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this position but your previous experience doesn't precisely match every qualification listed, we enthusiastically encourage you to submit your application. You could be the ideal candidate for this role or others!


Headlight is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and seeks to create a working environment reflective of this commitment. We seek to provide a diverse clinician base to support the diversity of our clients. Headlight supports and respects diversity of people, culture, and ideas throughout our organization. Headlight thrives to be a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.


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