Software Engineer

As the Senior Full Stack Engineer at BetterHelp, you’ll join a diverse team of licensed clinicians, engineers, product pros, creatives, marketers, and business leaders who share a passion for expanding access to therapy. And as a mental health company, we take employee mental health just as seriously as we do our mission. We deeply invest in our team’s well-being and professional development, because we know that business and individual growth go hand-in-hand. At BetterHelp, you’ll carve your own path, make an immediate impact, and be challenged every day - with a supportive community behind you the whole way. What are we looking for?

We’re looking for a talented, motivated, smart individual with a passion for software engineering, a strong desire to learn and an interest in providing mentorship to junior level developers. This position is ideal for a seasoned software engineer who has worked on multiple challenging projects, someone who is not afraid to write code to scratch an itch. We love technology and so should you.

What technologies will you work with?

We use a combination of well established and more recent technologies, always innovating, always experimenting. We’re open to new ideas and novel approaches! Our current tech stack is:

• Backend: Linux, nginx, Laravel (PHP), MySQL, Redis
• Frontend: Twig (PHP templates), Bootstrap 3, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3/SASS, and Next.js / React

What will you do?

• You will develop end to end. You own your features and see them through to production and beyond.
• You will develop best practices and write clean, secure, readable, scalable code. OOP where appropriate.
• You will collaborate with other team members - engineers and others.
• You will integrate and build for external and internal API’s.
• You will develop new products in PHP and alter existing PHP code to accommodate scale and integration with new technologies and APIs.
• You will write and optimize SQL queries and design schemas.
• You will create and code complex backend algorithms.
• You will profile and optimize new and legacy code.
• You will use CSS and Javascript to complete functionality of new products.
• You will be leveraging Bootstrap 3, jQuery HTML5, CSS3 and other open source technologies.
• You will always be thinking cross-device and cross-platform, mobile, tablet and desktop.
• You will ship often and fast. We keep an agile environment with continuous deployment.
• You will care and be involved in our product, mission, and success - way beyond checking off development tasks.

What will you NOT do?

• You will NOT worry about “runway”, “cash left”, or “how much time we have until the next round”. We have the startup DNA but we’re fully backed and funded, all the way to success.
• You will NOT be confined to your “job”. You will get involved in product, marketing, business strategy, and almost everything we do.
• You will NOT be bogged down by office politics, ego, or bad attitude. Only positive, pleasure-to-work-with people are allowed here!
• You will NOT get yourself burned out. We work hard but we believe in maintaining a sustainable work/life balance. Really., Develop and maintain a fraud-analysis web application and platform. Build APIs and user interfaces, write automated tests, troubleshoot production issues, collaborate with product and cross-functional teams, analyze product metrics, and support SLA compliance through production on-call rotation. Top Skills: Amazon CognitoAmazon RdsAngularAws LambdaDockerGoJavaScriptPostgresPythonReact Atlassian

Software Engineer

19 Days Ago In-Office or Remote 149K-235K Annually Senior level 149K-235K Annually Senior level Cloud * Information Technology * Productivity * Security * Software * App development * Automation Lead technical direction and implementation of large-scale product features, delivering secure, reliable, maintainable full-stack software. Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams, address production issues, conduct code reviews, document solutions, and mentor teammates. Build and test front-end and server-side systems using modern frameworks, APIs, databases, and data-driven development practices. Top Skills: A/B TestingAngularjsChaiCSSCypressGraphQLHTML5JavaJavascript Es6JestMochaNode.jsReactRest ApisSQLVue Seamless.AI, Artificial Intelligence * Information Technology * Machine Learning * Marketing Tech * Sales * Software * Database Own end-to-end full-stack development across web applications, Chrome extensions, mobile platforms, and backend services. Build scalable React interfaces and Node.js microservices handling large datasets and concurrent requests. Translate customer needs into technical solutions, integrate APIs, create workflows and schemas, and deliver iterative, high-quality features. Collaborate autonomously with product and remote engineering teams while supporting post-launch improvements. Top Skills: Amazon AthenaAmazon S3AWSChrome ExtensionsClaudeCSSCursorEs6/7ExpressHTMLJavaScriptJSONNode.jsOpensearchPostgresReactReact HooksSQLWebpack

What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene

With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.

Key Facts About Colorado Tech

• Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
• Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
• Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
• Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
• Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
• Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute

• Must be able to legally work in the US.
• Deep understanding of web development concepts and principles.
• Example of full-stack projects.
• At least one major demonstrable project with front-end code, back-end code and database.
• Ability to design, develop and launch a web application from start to finish.
• Ability to learn quickly and pick up new skills independently.
• Get-things-done attitude with eagerness to build something great.
• 5+ years of experience in web development (any stack), solving challenging problems and implementing new features from scratch.
• 3+ years of experience in SQL. Designing relational DB schemas, complex queries, etc.
• Familiar with web & SQL security best practices.
• Comfortable working outside the context of a framework. Frameworks can help you get some things done more quickly, but we find it helpful if candidates are comfortable working outside of a framework so they have a good understanding of what is going on behind the scenes first.
• Experience using git in a team environment.

Bonus (Helpful, but not required)

• Work or internship experience in startups
• Experience with the LAMP/LEMP stack

Develop and launch scalable full-stack web applications using PHP, Laravel, SQL, JavaScript, React, and related technologies. Responsibilities include building APIs, designing database schemas, optimizing queries and code, implementing secure and maintainable software, collaborating cross-functionally, mentoring junior developers, and owning features through production in an agile continuous-deployment environment. The summary above was generated by AI Who are we and why should you join us?, * Remote work with regular in-person bonding experiences sponsored by the company

• Competitive compensation
• Holistic perks program (including free therapy, employee wellness, and more)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
• The chance to build something that changes lives - and that people love
• Any piece of hardware or software that will make you happy and productive
• An awesome community of co-workers

The base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $185,000. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and the extensive benefits listed here (subject to eligibility requirements): Teladoc Health Benefits 2026. Total compensation is based on several factors - including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications. This information is applicable to all full-time positions.

At BetterHelp we thrive on difference and individuality, and as part of the Teladoc Health family, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We never have and never will discriminate against any job candidate or employee due to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, parental status, disability, or Veteran status. Notice to Candidates

BetterHelp is on a mission to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Founded in 2013, we are now the world’s largest online therapy service, providing affordable and convenient therapy across the globe. Our network of over 30,000 licensed therapists has helped millions of people take ownership of their mental health and change their lives forever. And we’re not stopping there - as the unmet need for mental health services continues to grow, BetterHelp is committed to being part of the solution.