The Company
Description
Better Therapeutics is a prescription digital therapeutics (PDT) company developing a novel form of cognitive behavioral therapy to address the root causes of cardiometabolic diseases. The company has developed a proprietary platform for the development of FDA-regulated, software-based solutions for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other conditions.
The cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by Better Therapeutics’ PDT is designed to enable changes in neural pathways of the brain so lasting changes in behavior become possible. Addressing the underlying causes of these diseases has the potential to dramatically improve patient health while lowering healthcare costs. Better Therapeutics clinically validated mobile applications are intended to be prescribed by physicians and reimbursed like traditional medicines.
The team is focused on creating significant patient impact through the launch of their first product in 2023. Better is developing a portfolio of regulated software products that treat the root causes of disease, improving the health and quality of life of patients while giving providers and payers access to cost-effective digital behavior therapies.
Better Therapeutics operates as a fully distributed company combining remote work with periodic team and all-hands in-person meetings. We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA and have employees located in 14 states across the country.
The Role
As a Software Engineer at Better Therapeutics, you will get to build core features for greenfield and existing products and applications that are integral for our company’s success and mission. We have a good mix of senior / mid-level talent across the entire Product team and you will be joining an engineering team that builds software the “right way.” We pride ourselves on being a team committed to full stack development so you will get exposure to all our technologies and are encouraged to introduce new ones as necessary. We firmly believe in Agile development practices and remain nimble to continuously work on impactful projects. We are a fully remote company with most devs in the Pacific time zone.
In This Role, You Will...
- Work on the core products that have a direct impact on the success of the company
- Collaborate early in the development process with cross functional team members
- Build refined User Interfaces with high fidelity production level designs
- Refactoring existing code without fear, we constantly look to improve code quality
- Writing unit and feature specs to validate code and reduce regression errors
- Pair program when it makes sense, collaboration is key
- Be an active and engaged participant in team discussions and brainstorming sessions
Requirements
What you bring
- Experience with React and/or React Native
- A good eye for design and an strong attention to detail
- A commitment to writing robust unit and feature tests
- Knowledge in server side framework like Rails a big plus
- Startup & digital health experience a big plus
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Curious, with a demonstrated ability to learn quickly - you may not be an expert in everything but you have a natural drive to learn new things
Who You Are
- You are driven by a sense of purpose, and possess a confidence, competence, and willingness to be accountable
- You are fascinated by technology and the way it transforms the way people live and work
- You are not intimidated by the fast-paced, dynamic characteristics of startups
- You know what a growth mindset is, and it embodies the way you live your life
- You are always up for a new challenge, not afraid to fail, and insatiably curious
- You have the intellect to grasp complex ideas, a thirst for learning, and the creative approach to problem solving
- You are a critical thinker, but not critical of others
- You give credit and take responsibility, always defaulting to “we” over “me”
Benefits
What we offer
We will provide the opportunity to do purposeful work in an ego-free and collaborative team environment. Our culture is infused with passion and purpose, where curiosity is encouraged, conversation is lively, and differing opinions are treated with respect. We expect you to make a significant impact.
- Competitive salary, bonus, and equity compensation
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Participation in employee stock purchase plans
- Flexible vacation and parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Health, wellness, and WFH allowance
We carefully hire the best talent we can find, which means actively seeking diversity of backgrounds, education, and ways of thinking. We strive to build an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated and leveraged to inform better design and business decisions. Better is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Vaccination Policy
Following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance and other applicable state and local public health guidance and applicable law, to prevent the infection and spread of COVID-19, and as part of an integral part of Better Therapeutics' health and safety measures, we require all current and future employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be considered for the position, subject to requirements of applicable federal, state, and local law. Please reach out to our Head of People Operations, Lauren Burns, at lauren@bettertx.com for more information about any reasonable accommodation and exemption requests.