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title: 'Full Stack Software Engineer at BetterHelp'
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# Full Stack Software Engineer at BetterHelp

- **Company:** BetterHelp
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/betterhelpcom/jobs/5395576008

## Job description

Who are we and why should you join us?

BetterHelp is on a mission to champion the well-being in all of us and make mental healthcare 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.

As a Full Stack Software 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 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 software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, learning continuously, and building products that make a meaningful difference. This role is ideal for someone who has delivered multiple challenging projects, takes pride in writing thoughtful, maintainable code, and enjoys both mentoring and learning from teammates.

You'll join an engineering culture that values ownership, curiosity, collaboration, and sound technical judgment. We embrace modern engineering practices and thoughtfully adopt new technologies, including AI, to help engineers focus on solving hard problems while keeping human expertise at the center of every decision.

What will you do?

- You will develop end to end, owning features from technical design and development through deployment, monitoring, and continued improvement.
- You will write clean, secure, readable, maintainable, and scalable code.
- You will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and other cross-functional partners.
- You will design, integrate, and build internal and external APIs.
- You will develop new products and features while improving and modernizing existing systems.
- You will write and optimize SQL queries and design relational database schemas.
- You will create and maintain complex backend services and algorithms.
- You will profile, troubleshoot, and optimize new and legacy code.
- You will build experiences that work across mobile, tablet, and desktop environments.
- You will contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and engineering practices that improve quality, reliability, security, and developer experience.
- You will ship thoughtfully and frequently in an agile environment with continuous deployment.
- You will care about our product, mission, and long-term success, well beyond checking off development tasks.
- You will thoughtfully use approved AI-assisted development tools to reduce repetitive work, explore solutions, and improve productivity while applying your own engineering judgment to architecture, implementation, security, privacy, and code quality. Engineers remain accountable for every technical decision.

We use a mix of established and modern technologies to support a platform serving millions of users. As our products evolve, we're continually improving our architecture, modernizing portions of our codebase, and evaluating technologies that help us build secure, reliable, and scalable software.

- Backend: Linux, nginx, Laravel (PHP), MySQL, Redis
- Frontend: React, Next.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS/SASS
- Existing technologies you may encounter as we modernize the platform: Twig, Bootstrap, jQuery

We do not expect candidates to have worked with every technology in our environment. We value strong software engineering fundamentals, curiosity, and the ability to learn unfamiliar systems.

What will you NOT do?

- You will NOT worry about funding. We have startup energy, with the support and resources of our parent company, Teladoc Health.
- You will NOT be limited to a narrow set of responsibilities. We encourage employees to contribute ideas, develop new skills, collaborate across teams, and explore opportunities that support both their growth and the growing needs of the business.
- You will NOT be expected to navigate a culture driven by ego or unnecessary hierarchy. We value respectful collaboration, thoughtful debate, and teammates who are committed to shared success.
- You will NOT be expected to sacrifice your well-being to make an impact. We work hard and hold ourselves to high standards, all while supporting sustainable ways of working.
- You will NOT have to wonder why your work matters. The work we do here helps to expand access to mental health care and supports people seeking help when they need it.

Can I work remotely?

Yes. This role can be performed remotely from anywhere in the U.S. While we embrace the flexibility of remote work, we also value opportunities to bring teams together in person for collaboration and connection. BetterHelp covers approved expenses for company-requested travel, and reasonable accommodations are available for employees who are unable to travel.

## Requirements

- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Deep understanding of web development concepts and principles.
- Examples of full-stack projects or significant product features.
- At least one major demonstrable project that includes frontend code, backend code, and a database.
- Ability to design, develop, and launch a web application or substantial feature from start to finish.
- Ability to learn quickly, navigate an established codebase, and build new skills independently.
- A strong sense of ownership and eagerness to build something meaningful.
- Five or more years of professional web development experience in any stack, solving challenging problems and implementing new features from scratch.
- Three or more years of experience with SQL, including relational schema design and complex queries.
- Familiarity with web application, data, and SQL security best practices.
- Comfort working outside the abstractions of a framework and understanding what is happening behind the scenes.
- Experience using Git in a collaborative team environment.
- Sound engineering judgment and a thoughtful approach to modern development tools, including AI assistants, with appropriate attention to security, privacy, and code quality.

Bonus (Helpful, but not required)

- Experience working with PHP, Laravel, or the LAMP/LEMP ecosystem.
- Experience with React or Next.js.
- Experience modernizing established applications or incrementally replacing legacy systems.
- Experience working in a startup, growth-stage company, or other fast-moving environment.
- Experience building products in health care, mental health, or another highly regulated or privacy-sensitive field.
- Experience mentoring or supporting the growth of other engineers.

## Benefits

- 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](https://www.betterhelp.com/reviews/)
- 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 $110,000 - $160,000. 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](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.teladoc.com/aem_assets/documents/Teladoc-Health-2026-BAAG-Recruiting.pdf). 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 has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and unaffiliated third parties posing as our recruiting team – please know that we have no affiliation or connection to these situations. We only post open roles on our career page ([betterhelp.com/careers](http://betterhelp.com/careers)) or reputable job boards like our official[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterhelp/jobs/) or[Indeed](https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=BetterHelp&l=remote&from=searchOnHP%2Cwhatautocomplete%2CwhatautocompleteSourceStandard&vjk=b0bfe5fb85c831a5) pages, and all official BetterHelp recruitment emails will come from the domain @[betterhelp.com](http://betterhelp.com/). Our commitment is to ensure a safe and transparent hiring experience for all candidates.  We will never ask you for money, gift cards, or any form of payment during our hiring process, and we will never send money or checks to candidates. If you experience this, it is a scam.

## About BetterHelp

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service, providing professional, affordable, and tailored mental health care via a network of over 31,000 licensed therapists.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of Teladoc Health since 2015)
- **Headquarters**: Mountain View, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2012 (publicly launched 2013)
- **Founders**: Alon Matas, Danny Bragonier

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Mental Health Care / Telehealth
- Target customers: B2C (individuals seeking therapy) and some B2B/Health Plan partnerships (Enterprise)
- Mission: To remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone.

## Products & Services
- **Online Therapy Platform**: Core offering providing access to licensed therapists (psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCs) via video sessions, voice calls, live chat, and unlimited text messaging.
- **BetterHelp for Health Plans**: Enterprise solution partnering with health plans and employers to provide mental health benefits to members/employees.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed. BetterHelp is a subsidiary of parent company Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), which has a market cap of approximately $1.8 billion (as of mid-2025)
- **Key Metric**: Over 5 million people helped worldwide; network of 31,000+ licensed therapists
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Teladoc Health; partners with 100+ non-profit organizations to donate free therapy to under-resourced communities
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Workforce of ~4,098 employees as of mid-2025 with 10.4% yearly headcount growth
    - Active job postings increased by 275% quarterly and 215.8% yearly (mid-2025 data)
    - LinkedIn followers: 142,245 with 31.3% yearly growth
    - Global expansion with roles in Germany, US Spanish market, and other international regions

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale & Network Effects**: The largest therapist network globally (31,000+), with rigorous vetting (fewer than 1 in 3 applicants accepted), creating a strong supply-side moat.
- **Brand Recognition**: As the most recognizable name in online therapy since 2013, it has significant consumer trust and top-of-mind awareness.
- **Parent Company Backing**: Resources, security, and stability of Teladoc Health, a publicly traded telehealth giant.
- **Accessibility & Affordability**: Lower cost and greater convenience than traditional in-person therapy, with financial aid and discounts available for low-income individuals.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global Expansion**: Expanding internationally, evidenced by roles like "Clinical Operations Consultant - Germany" and "Senior Manager, US Spanish Growth."
- **Platform & AI Innovation**: Investing in engineering with roles like "Staff ML/AI Platform Engineer" and "Senior Business Intelligence and Analytics Engineer" to improve matching, personalization, and operational efficiency.
- **Health Plan & Enterprise Growth**: Focusing on partnerships with health plans and employers ("Senior Manager of Care Transformation", "Head of Enterprise Sales") to embed BetterHelp as a primary benefit offering.
- **Rebuilding Trust Post-FTC**: Following a 2023 settlement with the FTC over advertising practices (2017-2020), the company is emphasizing privacy and clarifying that clinical data has never been shared.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Culture**: "Help more people live a better and happier life every day" is a tangible, motivating goal. Employees report a human-centric, collaborative atmosphere.
- **Remote-First Flexibility**: Offers a flexible work-from-home and office model, with a generous WFH stipend.
- **Strong Compensation & Benefits**: Competitive salaries (e.g., Operations Manager ~$107K/yr, therapists up to $91K/yr), 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), generous parental leave, ultra-flexible PTO, health benefits, mental health & wellness tools, and healthy meal stipends.
- **Growth & Ownership**: The company emphasizes that employees "take ownership of your path" and help write "BetterHelp’s next chapter," with a culture of continuous learning and improvement ("Always getting better").
- **Engineering & Data Science Focus**: Active hiring in these areas indicates a modern tech stack and data-informed product culture.

## Sources
1. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/betterhelpcom)
2. [betterhelp.com](https://www.betterhelp.com/about/)
3. [betterhelp.com](https://www.betterhelp.com/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterhelp)
5. [betterhelp.com](https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/)

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