Senior Software Engineer

About Us

Emotionally Speaking is a Greater New York City mental wellness tech startup. We help people with real life challenges through a blend of ancient wisdom and AI. Our flagship app, The Wisdom Tree, allows users to receive guidance from an AI monk or philosopher—anytime, anywhere.

We’re a small, passionate team building something deeply meaningful. We’re seeking a full-time senior software engineer to join us in this pivotal stage as we refine and expand our app and platform.

What You'll Do

• Own and maintain backend services that power our mobile and web app experiences
• Collaborate with the frontend developer and product lead to ensure smooth feature rollouts
• Optimize database performance and ensure backend stability under growing traffic
• Write API endpoints and integrating them with AI services
• Participate in code reviews, architecture planning, and occasional rapid-response bug fixes
• Collaborate with our AI team to bring new features to production

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3–5 years of backend development experience
• Proven experience with technologies such as Node.js, Express, MongoDB, AWS, JavaScript, Python, or similar stacks
• Strong system design skills
• Strong understanding of secure API development and integration
• Experience with setting up and maintaining CI/CD code pipelines
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineered (preferred)
• Experience taking apps to production
• Passion for mental wellness, technology for good, and building with intention
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in an early-stage, fast-evolving environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive learner, out of the box thinking, and self-motivated

Why Join Us Now

Our team is growing and evolving, and we’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help us take our product to the next level. This is a unique opportunity to step into a mission-driven role where your code will directly impact lives—and where your voice will shape how the product grows.

How to Apply

1. Apply through Linkedin (should include detailed work history, education, GitHub link, key projects/apps you've worked on)
2. After our first initial screening of applicants, we will reach out for a CV, if we need more information.