Lead Software Engineer – AI Focused

About Luna Joy

Luna Joy is a leading provider of mental health services, specializing in supporting women through their mental wellness journey. We offer holistic therapy and medication management to help women overcome challenges like postpartum mental health issues. Our dedicated team of professionals works in a collaborative, flexible, and remote environment, ensuring comprehensive care for our clients. We are rapidly expanding and committed to improving access to quality mental health services across the U.S.

Job Overview

As a Lead Software Engineer with a specialization in AI, you will play a key role in designing and scaling intelligent systems that power our products. You’ll lead a team of engineers while collaborating cross-functionally with product, design, and data science teams to deliver production-ready features and infrastructure rooted in AI/ML.

As part of the Luna Joy team, you will play an essential role in directly contributing to the support of the mental health journey of one million women with purpose-driven innovation, unwavering compassion, and transformative care. You will need speed to adapt quickly and efficiently to a fast-paced, agile development environment and the drive to be 1% better every day, constantly striving for improvement. Additionally, you will demonstrate compassion and contribute to a positive work environment by giving and getting joy in your daily interactions. These values will enable you to effectively contribute to key areas of focus and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable software systems with embedded AI components.
• Work closely with data scientists and product managers to translate business needs into technical solutions using ML/AI models.
• Mentor and guide engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and career development.
• Evaluate and integrate AI/ML technologies and frameworks that align with our product roadmap.
• Ensure best practices in software development, including testing, monitoring, and documentation.
• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams and help define sprints and roadmaps.
• Help manage infrastructure for AI model training, deployment, and monitoring.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in modern backend languages (e.g., Python, Go, Node.js, Java).
• Strong experience in AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
• Experience deploying ML models in production environments.
• Solid understanding of system architecture, cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure), and CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts and tools (e.g., Airflow, Spark, BigQuery, Snowflake).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Haves:

• Prior experience in a healthtech, mental health, or digital wellness company.
• Exposure to LLMs (Large Language Models), NLP, or generative AI applications.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks like HIPAA or SOC 2.
• Experience with healthcare or telehealth platforms.
• Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and data privacy regulations.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Why Luna Joy?

• Mission-Driven Purpose: Be a part of an organization dedicated to improving access to mental health care, empowering individuals, and creating positive, lasting change in our communities.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible schedules and remote work options, allowing you to create a work environment that suits your lifestyle. Whether full-time or part-time, you can maintain balance while making an impact.
• Collaborative & Inclusive Culture: Join a community of diverse talent who share your passion for making a difference. We foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and mutual support to help you thrive in your role.
• Rewarding Compensation: We recognize the value of your work with fair pay, bonuses, and opportunities for advancement as we continue to expand our reach and impact in the mental health space.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation Range: based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements.
• Access to educational resources and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive community of like-minded professionals.
• Performance-based bonuses and additional perks.

At Luna Joy, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all team members feel valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our ability to support women’s mental health. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented groups, to apply and join us in creating a positive impact in our communities. Everyone is welcome at Luna Joy, and we are dedicated to building a work environment where you can thrive and bring your whole self to work.