Engineering Manager
Company: Lyra Health
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions
for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The
company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care,
published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered
unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and
cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s
transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and
results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims
costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health
care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered
platform combining the highest-quality care and technology
solutions. About the Role 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 Bachelors 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. $160,000 -
$209,000 a year As a full-time Engineering Manager, you will be
employed by Lyra Health, Inc. The anticipated annual base salary
range for this full-time position is $160,000 to $209,000. The base
range is determined by role and level, and placement within the
range will depend on a number of job-related factors, including but
not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience and
location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Annual salary is only one part of an employee’s total compensation
package at Lyra. We also offer generous benefits that include: -
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental,
vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances) - Lyra for
Lyrians; coaching and therapy services - Equity in the company
through discretionary restricted stock units - Competitive time off
with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company
holidays - Paid parental leave - 401K retirement benefits - Monthly
tech allowance - We like to spread joy throughout the year with
well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, free food, regular
community celebration…and more!
Keywords: Lyra Health, Burke , Engineering Manager, IT / Software / Systems , Washington, Virginia
