Lyra is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a small and nimble engineering team. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented problem-solver with a track record of successful leadership.
This role can be carried out (hybrid) from our Burlingame, CA headquarters, OR remote/virtual (remote candidates must be physically located within the United States).
Responsibilities
Be a hands-on technical leader for a small and nimble engineering team on designing, developing and deploying core product functionality
Manage, scale and develop the team.
Collaborate with key partners including product, data and behavioral health specialists.
Ensure that best practices are adhered to during all phases of software development and deployment.
Ensure adherence to the highest quality and security standards.
Qualifications
7+ years overall experience including 2+ years management experience
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in CS, or a related technical field.
Experience developing enterprise or consumer web applications.
Excellent communication skills across a diverse range of audiences.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Strong bias to action.
Passionate about Lyra’s mission and transforming mental health.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior startup experience.
Experience with AI/ML and large language models (LLMs), particularly in applying these technologies to healthcare, personalization, or workflow automation.
Core Competencies
Technical Leadership: Ability to guide a team in modern engineering practices, architecture decisions, and long-term platform evolution.
People Management: Skilled at developing, mentoring, and motivating engineers while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
Execution & Delivery: Strong focus on outcomes, with a track record of delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable software.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Comfortable working across Product, Data, and Clinical teams to align technical work with business and user needs.
Strategic Thinking: Balances short-term execution with long-term technical vision to support Lyra’s growth.
Communication: Clear, concise, and empathetic communicator with diverse stakeholders.