
About Headway
Connecting clients to therapists who accept insurance
Key Highlights
- Facilitates over 600,000 appointments monthly
- Backed by $327M in funding from Accel and Google Ventures
- Operates in 16 states and the District of Columbia
- Headquartered in Tribeca, New York, with 1001+ employees
Headway is a mental healthcare marketplace that connects clients with therapists who accept insurance, addressing the accessibility and affordability of mental health services. With over 600,000 appointments facilitated each month, Headway operates across 16 states and the District of Columbia, back...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and flexible remote work arrangements, fostering a supportive work-life b...
🌟 Culture
Headway's culture is centered around making mental healthcare accessible and affordable, with a strong focus on innovation and community impact. The c...
Overview
Headway is hiring a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development of a matching system that connects patients with mental health providers. You'll work on cutting-edge machine learning technologies to enhance user experience. This role requires significant experience in machine learning and software development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in machine learning and software engineering, with a proven track record of developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments. Your experience includes working with large datasets and applying advanced algorithms to solve complex problems. You are passionate about improving mental healthcare through technology and have a deep understanding of user experience in healthcare applications.
You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers. You are comfortable leading projects and mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to foster a collaborative team environment. You are adaptable and open to learning new technologies and methodologies as the field of machine learning evolves.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead the development of the matching system that connects patients with the right mental health providers. You will design and implement machine learning algorithms that enhance search and discovery features, ensuring that users can easily find the right therapist for their needs. You will work closely with the Ranking & Relevance team to combine machine learning with a deep understanding of patient and provider experiences.
You will be responsible for overseeing the entire machine learning lifecycle, from data collection and preprocessing to model training, evaluation, and deployment. You will collaborate with data engineers to ensure that data pipelines are efficient and scalable, enabling the team to leverage large datasets effectively. You will also conduct experiments to validate model performance and iterate on solutions based on user feedback and data analysis.
What we offer
At Headway, you will be part of a mission-driven company that is transforming mental healthcare. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development. You will work in a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages innovation. Join us in making mental healthcare accessible to everyone.
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