Head of Engineering

Fitt Talent Partners is a specialized recruitment firm for top health, fitness, and wellness companies. 

We’re filling this role for an early stage mental health technology startup.

Job Description:

We’re seeking a passionate and visionary Engineering Leader to lead the charge in delivering an exceptional in-app experience. This role focuses on scaling our consumer app, building a world-class engineering team, and crafting innovative digital experiences that resonate deeply with our users.

Responsibilities

Own the In-App User Experience

• Lead App Development: Drive the design, development, and optimization of our consumer-facing mobile app, ensuring an intuitive and delightful user experience.

• Feature Development: Drive the creation of new in-app features, including guided wellness journeys, personalized recommendations, and real-time insights.

• Seamless User Experience: Champion the creation of a frictionless, engaging app experience that brings the benefits of our product to life for users.

• Scalability: Ensure the app can scale effectively while maintaining a high-quality experience as our user base grows globally.

Lead and Build a World-Class Engineering Team

• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead an engineering team that embodies creativity, technical excellence, and a passion for mental health innovation.

• Culture Building: Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that values curiosity, continuous learning, and a commitment to making a difference.

• Development Excellence: Establish and implement processes that ensure efficient, high-quality delivery of new features and app improvements.

Drive Innovation in Mental Health Technology

• Stay Ahead: Leverage emerging technologies and trends to enhance our products, delivering state-of-the-art solutions that empower users on their wellness journey.

• Technical Ownership: Define and execute a technical roadmap that supports our mission and long-term goals.

• Impact-Driven Execution: Ensure all engineering efforts align with our mission to make mental health tools accessible, effective, and transformative.

Who You Are

Passionate about Mental Health

• Purpose-driven: You’re deeply inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on mental health and well-being through technology.

Consumer Focused

• Experience: Proven success in leading the development and scaling of user-centric mobile applications, with a strong focus on UX.

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of app development frameworks (iOS and Android), backend systems, and cloud-based platforms.

• User-Centric Mindset: Passionate about creating intuitive, engaging, and impactful digital experiences that resonate with users.

A Visionary Engineering Leader

• Leadership:You excel in building and leading high-performing teams, fostering an environment where engineers thrive.

• Strategic Thinker: You excel at setting and achieving long-term technical goals, with a keen ability to balance vision and execution.

• Problem Solver: You’re resourceful, adaptable, and skilled at navigating complex technical challenges.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years leading teams focused on consumer-facing mobile applications.

• Expertise in app development, UX optimization, and leveraging analytics for product improvements.

• Strong understanding of scalable architectures and APIs to support app functionality.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.