Head of Engineering New York, NY (Hybrid Manhattan) - Good Inside : Job Details

Good Inside isn't just another parenting resource—we're creating an entirely new category that recognizes parenting as a skill to be learned and practiced, challenging the myth that it should “just come naturally.” Our approach? Sturdy leadership supported by cutting-edge technology. We believe parents deserve to be at the forefront of the tech revolution and so we created an app that offers personalized guidance, an AI-driven parenting advisor, and a global community of like-valued parents.

Founded by Dr. Becky Kennedy and Dr. Erica Belsky, we're on a mission to solve one of humanity's most complex challenges: raising resilient, confident kids in an ever-changing world. We have revolutionized how parents learn, grow, and connect - making expert guidance and community support accessible and engaging for millions of families worldwide. We're off to a great start and we know our product is changing lives - which means we're gearing up for our next big leap: refining our product and expanding reach to empower even more parents worldwide.

At Good Inside, we're looking for relentless problem solvers who light up at the chance to do hard things and create an entirely new category of company. If you're passionate about leveraging tech to empower millions of families and driven to make a lasting impact on society, we want you on our team. Join us in shaping the future of parenting and being at the forefront of social change.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned and inspiring Head of Engineering to spearhead the technical vision and execution for our rapidly growing, mission-driven platform. You'll lead a talented in-house engineering team, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders to ensure a world-class user experience at scale. You will define the technical roadmap, drive innovation, including AI/ML integration, and cultivate a high-performing, collaborative engineering culture while making a tangible impact on Good Inside's mission.

This is a hybrid role with three days a week onsite at our office in Midtown Manhattan.

• Define and execute the technical roadmap in partnership with Product and Design, ensuring the platform is secure, scalable, performant, and modern.
• Lead and grow a high-performing engineering organization across frontend, backend, infrastructure, and mobile development.
• Implement and continuously improve engineering best practices, workflows, and processes to increase velocity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Drive innovation across the platform, including AI/ML integration for content personalization and coaching tools.
• Oversee system architecture and long-term platform evolution, balancing immediate product needs with long-term scalability.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure engineering efforts align with business goals, data needs, and user experience priorities.
• Manage infrastructure, security, compliance, and technical risk in line with industry best practices and evolving regulatory standards.
• Foster a collaborative, mission-aligned engineering culture grounded in transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.

• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven success scaling engineering teams and systems in growth-stage consumer tech companies or mission-driven digital platforms.
• Hands-on experience overseeing mobile and web product development, as well as backend systems, infrastructure, and DevOps.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-quality engineering organizations that deliver reliably at scale.
• Strong architectural judgment and a practical approach to balancing speed with long-term maintainability.
• Experience with AI/ML integration or personalization engines is a plus.
• Passion for emotionally intelligent leadership, with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working in highly cross-functional environments.
• Prior exposure to consumer content, healthtech, edtech, wellness, or community-driven platforms is a plus.
• Owns challenges and drives solutions with confidence
• Communicates directly and effectively and pursues the truth, even in difficult moments
• Is motivated and driven by ambitious goals
• Adapts quickly, taking on various responsibilities with enthusiasm
• Embraces periods of intensity and knows when to shift gears
• Is career-driven and aspires to grow
• Is passionate about Good Inside's mission and eager to make a real impact

• Competitive Compensation: base salary for this role will be $275,000 - $300,000 annually
• Company Equity
• 401k + Company match
• Generous time off and work-life balance initiatives
• Hybrid work environment
• A high-performing team committed to transforming parenting
• A culture that values direct communication, embraces challenges, and celebrates wins

Good Inside is an equal opportunity employer and as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We are dedicated to growing a diverse team of highly talented people. As much as we believe in focusing on the parent behind the parenting and the child behind the behavior, we believe in focusing on the person behind the job. We're dedicated to building a workplace where we give each other the strategies, support, and space we each need to thrive—believing in and bringing out the good inside of everyone..

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, whether it be alternate forms of material, accessible meeting rooms, etc., please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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