Principal Software Engineer (Remote)

We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.

We aim to create a world where mental health is no longer stigmatized or marginalized, but rather is embraced as an integral part of one's overall well-being. 

We believe that by providing quality care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, we can empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and we strive to be a force for positive change in the field of mental healthcare.

Rula is a remote-first company. We currently hire in most U.S. states, with the exception of Hawaii.

About the Role

At Rula, we’re transforming mental healthcare—and our engineering organization is at the heart of that mission. As a Principal Software Engineer - Architecture, you’ll serve as a strategic technical leader responsible for shaping the long-term architecture of our core platform while mentoring and guiding engineers to build scalable, reliable, and secure systems. You’ll work across product and engineering teams to ensure our architecture evolves in step with Rula’s business strategy, balancing innovation with operational excellence.

This is a hands-on technical role with broad influence—you’ll prototype and implement foundational services, lead technical design discussions, and help define engineering best practices that elevate quality across the organization. You’ll join a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and craft, where engineers are trusted to make decisions that have a lasting impact on how millions of patients and providers experience care.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or Software Architect, with deep expertise in backend technologies.

• 3+ years in a technical leadership role (Staff, Principal, or Architect) for a SaaS product supporting an engineering organization of 25–50+ engineers.

• Proven experience working cross-functionally and leading through influence across engineering, product, and infrastructure teams.

• Strong understanding of service-oriented architecture and cloud-based technologies.

• Deep knowledge of security, performance, scalability, and maintainability best practices in distributed systems.

Preferred Qualifications

While having the preferred qualifications enhances your candidacy, having all of them is not mandatory. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even those who may not meet every preferred requirement.

• Demonstrated ability to advocate for and implement innovative technical solutions that improve performance, reliability, or developer experience.

• Prior experience working in healthcare, fintech, or other regulated industries.

• Experience in startup or high-growth environments, particularly those scaling from 50–150+ engineers.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences and influence decision-making.

We're serious about your well-being! As part of our team, full-time employees receive:

• 100% remote work environment: Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments (must be based in United States, currently not hiring in Hawaii)

• Attractive pay and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United States

• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA

• 401(k) plan access: Start saving for your future

• Generous time-off policies: Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees)

• Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for your mental and physical health

• New hire home office stipend: Set up your workspace for success

• Quarterly department stipend: Fund team-building activities or in-person gatherings

• Wellness events and lunch & learns: Explore a variety of engaging topics

• Community and employee resource groups: Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all

Our team

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission of making mental healthcare work for everyone.  We are dedicated to having a culture of inclusion that will support our employees in feeling safe, seen, heard, and valued.