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$143,884–$176,138/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Define technical standards and architecture across teams.
  • Mentor senior engineers and set shared engineering practices.
  • Partner with leadership to translate technology trends into strategy.

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  • Define and maintain enterprise, platform, and solution architecture strategies.
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  • Take on the engineering problems that matter most: Lead through ambiguity, define what success looks like, and drive consequential initiatives to measurable outcomes.
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  • Shape technical direction across Array: Bring strong judgment and clear recommendations, align teams around the right path, and turn technical strategy into execution.

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Rula is a mental healthcare company dedicated to making mental health care work for everyone by providing evidence-based and compassionate care. As a remote-first company with a growing team, we hire in most U.S. states and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.

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  • Own technical strategy for enterprise opportunities from discovery through technical close.
  • Lead technical discovery and architecture discussions with engineering, security, and executive stakeholders.
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  • Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of scalable, reliable software solutions throughout the software development lifecycle.
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