Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Location: Elkins Park
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Lyra is transforming mental health care through technology with
a human touch to help people feel emotionally healthy at work and
at home. We work with industry leaders, such as Morgan Stanley,
Uber, Amgen, and other Fortune 500 companies, to improve access to
effective, high-quality mental health care for their employees and
their families. With our innovative digital care platform and
global provider network, nearly 20 million people can receive the
best care and feel better, faster. Founded by David Ebersman,
former CFO of Facebook and Genentech, Lyra has raised more than
$900 million. About the Role We’re looking for an exceptional Sr.
Software Engineer - Backend to join our team. We care deeply about
making a difference in people’s lives and hope you do too! This
role can be carried out from our Burlingame, CA headquarters,
hybrid, or fully remote/virtually. Remote candidates must be
physically located within the United States. Responsibilities •
Create lasting impact by building and continuously improving our
Python and Java-based microservices. • Lead the design, development
and deployment of critical APls and services that power core
product functionality, working with the rest of the engineering
team to collaboratively create and refine technical designs and
solutions. • Collaborate with key partners including data science,
product management, design, and behavioral health specialists. •
Follow and promote best practices during all phases of software
development, adhering to the highest quality and security
standards. • Drive continuous technical improvement for our
platforms and tooling. Qualifications • Bachelors degree in
Computer Science or related technical field • 6 years of experience
developing enterprise or consumer web applications with Python and
Java/Spring • Experience in developing and deploying web
applications • Strong experience building scalable REST APls •
Highly proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
Diversity & Inclusion at Lyra • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging (DEIB) at Lyra is essential to the way we deliver
culturally responsive care, build and manage our provider network,
and support holistic efforts to strengthen DEIB in workplaces
around the world—including our own. • People come to Lyra with a
range of needs, backgrounds, and abilities that influence their
response to mental health support. Our diverse network of providers
delivers comprehensive mental health treatment and support rooted
in culturally responsive care, a multicultural approach that
accounts for the impact of cultural backgrounds on each person’s
care experience.
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