Engineering Manager 

Location: Remote (USA)
Department: Technology
Reports To: Director of Technology

About Us: 

First Stop Health provides care that people love®?with our convenient, high-quality and confidential virtual care solutions – Telemedicine, Virtual Mental Health and Virtual Primary Care.  We help our patients save time and money through compassionate care that’s available 24/7 via app, website or phone.

First Stop Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various health and medical coverage options, dental and vision coverage, disability and life coverage, making healthcare easily accessible. For those that choose to waive medical coverage a monthly medical waiver allowance will be provided.

First Stop Health offers a remote-first work environment and flexible paid time off, including Summer Fridays. Furthermore, the employer match 401k plan and monthly phone stipend demonstrate the company's commitment to employee financial well-being. The FSH membership benefit is another added perk for employees and provides Virtual Urgent Care, Virtual Mental Health, and Virtual Primary Care from their very first day!

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager who will spend 50% of their time coding while also leading and mentoring a team of software engineers in building and enhancing our mental health and telemedicine platforms. This role is responsible for driving technical excellence, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable and reliable solutions. As an Engineering Manager, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and DevOps, to align technology with business objectives. 

Responsibilities:

Hands-On Development (50%) 

• Design, develop, and deploy high-quality software solutions. 
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews. 
• Work across the stack, including React, Node.js, Python (Django), and database design. 
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and security. 

Team Leadership & Development 

• Mentor and support engineers in their technical and professional career growth. 
• Foster a culture of collaboration, high quality, accountability, and continuous learning. 
• Conduct regular 1:1s, provide feedback, and support career development. 

Technical Execution & Delivery 

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects. 
• Ensure high-quality code, architecture, and system performance. 
• Promote best practices in software development, including testing, CI/CD, and DevOps. 
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and HIPAA regulations. 

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management 

• Work closely with product managers and designers to define requirements and priorities. 
• Partner with other engineering leaders to drive alignment across teams. 
• Advocate for engineering needs while balancing business goals and constraints. 

Qualifications:

Experience

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role. 
• Strong background in leading agile development teams. 
• Experience in a SaaS, healthcare, or telemedicine environment is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Full-stack engineering experience with React, Node.js, Python (Django), and AWS. 
• Strong understanding of system architecture, cloud computing, database architecture, and microservices. 
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, QA practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code. 

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and leadership skills. 
• Ability to influence technical direction and drive team alignment. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for improving healthcare through technology. 

Why Join First Stop Health? 

• Mission-driven work improving access to healthcare. 
• A collaborative and inclusive company culture. 
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and remote-friendly flexibility. 
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. 

First Stop Health is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Research shows that women, people of color and other historically underrepresented groups tend to only apply to jobs in which they meet all the job requirements. Unsure if you check every box? Apply. We would love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make First Stop Health even better.

To learn more about First Stop Health, visit www.fshealth.com and if you require any assistance during the application process or have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our talent acquisition team via email at careers@fshealth.com