Engineering Manager (m/f/x)

Job description

Your mission

HelloBetter is a pioneer in the field of digital healthcare.

For more than 10 years, we have been developing evidence-based digital health applications for the prevention and treatment of mental health conditions.

Our applications cover a variety of areas, including stress management, depression, problematic alcohol use, panic disorder and anxiety, vaginismus, and sleep disorders.

Six of HelloBetter's ten applications are approved as digital health applications.

They are available free of charge by prescription to all insured adults in Germany.

For more information about HelloBetter, see our () and the ().

As Engineering Manager (m/f/x) you lead one of our Engineering squads (currently 6 people) and work across teams to deliver both our product and technical roadmap while minimizing technical debt.

Reports to/Hiring Manager: Amit Gupta (CTO)
Talent Partner: Celia Nielsen (People & Talent Partner) 
Team Size: 29 people ()
Direct Reports: 6 people
Salary Band: LS L1 93-107k (gross)* + VSOP (20% of annual gross salary)
*based on German benchmark, adjusted to local cost of living for remote hires
Location:  (relocation possible)
Offices: Berlin, Hamburg and Potsdam

Interview Process:

1. Introduction Chat with Celia (People & Talent Partner) (30min): Get to know Celia as your Talent Partner, who will guide your through the entire process, share your experience, motivation and learn more about HelloBetter, the role and the interview experience with us.
2. Hiring Manager + Culture Interview with Amit (CTO) and Joanna (Head of People & Culture) (60-90min): Get to know your future Direct Manager, deep dive into your motivation & technical background, your leadership experience, the role and your team.
3. Challenge Interview with Engineering Manager and Product Manager (60min): Get to know your peers, deep dive into your work style, process capabilities, and mindset.
4. Meet your Team Chat (30min): Get to know the future team you will be leading.
5. Offer talk (15min) with Amit

Your objectives

• Team Leadership and Development: 
  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to provide personalized support, career development guidance, and constructive feedback.
• Hiring and Team Building: Actively participate in the hiring process to identify, attract, and retain talented engineers.
  
  Foster a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.
• Technical Project Management: Oversee the development of scalable, secure, and maintainable code.
  
  Ensure adherence to best practices in software development, including Agile methodologies, code reviews, and CI/CD processes.
• High-Level System Design: Lead the architectural design and review processes, ensuring the development of high-level system designs that support scalability, reliability, and performance objectives.
  
  Champion architectural best practices and introduce innovative design solutions.
• Product Collaboration: Work closely with product management, design, and clinical teams to define product roadmaps and deliverables, ensuring alignment between technical execution and strategic goals.
• Empowerment and Innovation: Encourage innovation and ownership among team members by promoting a culture of continuous learning and empowerment.
  
  Facilitate opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

Your profile

Must Haves

• Proven experience in software engineering with a strong technical background in Node.js, AWS/Telekom, and React or React-Native.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, with a track record of successful team development and project delivery.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-level system design, with the ability to architect systems that are scalable, reliable, and efficient.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex team dynamics and foster a positive, productive work environment.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and a commitment to implementing software engineering best practices.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Located in Germany and/or Europe

• Tech or domain knowledge in AI and Machine Learning
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485) for medical products
• Experience in TypeScript
• Familiarity with native build tools like XCode and Gradle
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and its impact on engineering processes and documentation
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  
  (required for relocation)

Why us?

Meaningfulness 

• Mental health is a human right: we help thousands of people each month who struggle with depression, stress, insomnia, burnout, and other mental health issues

• We have a unique product and are at the forefront of research in digital health applications
• The effectiveness of our product is continuously evaluated and efficacy studies have been published in international and high-impact journals since 2014
• Data is of great importance to us and we are transparent about our strategy, goals and results.

• As pioneers in the development of applications for various mental health conditions, we are at the forefront of innovation
• We operate in an extremely exciting and emerging market 
• Annual training budget of 1,000 euros - we place great emphasis on the personal growth of our employees and actively support their development

• Remote-first culture - for this role we exclusively hire in Europe, with clear preference for Germany
• Use of our offices in Berlin and Hamburg if you prefer to work on-site
• Relocation option and support 

• Fair and equal treatment are the standards of our Anti-Harassment Policy
• Flexible working hours - shape your own day
• Company language English, with a strong emphasis on inclusive language
• Transparent salary bands
• Additional 10 paid leave days for non-birth parents after the birth or adoption of a child

• 28 vacation days + compensation for holidays that fall on weekends
• Tenure based paid time off - up to three additional days
• Permanent employment contract
• Attractive VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan) for all employees
• Tax-deductible pension plan with an above-average employer contribution
• Free or subsidized fitness memberships
• Regular team events

About us

HelloBetter was founded under the name GET.ON Institut für Online Gesundheitstrainings GmbH by internationally recognized researchers and psychologists in 2015.

In more than 30 randomized-controlled studies, HelloBetter has developed and evaluated 10 online programs from eight specific problem areas in cooperation with Leuphana University, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, the Free University of Amsterdam, Harvard University and other partners.

These programs serve both the prevention and treatment of classic mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety or panic disorders, but also cover topics such as vaginismus or chronic pain.

This gives HelloBetter the broadest study base of all providers.



In the meantime, six therapy programs from HelloBetter have been approved by the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) as digital health applications and are available free of charge on prescription for all adults with health insurance in Germany.

The work of the expert team has been published in international journals (including The Journal of the American Medical Association) and recognized with various awards (including, Wilhelm Exner Award in Psychology 2016, EFPA Comenius Award 2017, Digital Health Award 2018, EU Compass Good Practice 2018 in Mental Health).



The company is based in Berlin and Hamburg and employs more than 130 people.

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