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

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