Senior Full Stack Developer

Description Empathy is on a mission to build a more resilient society one hard moment at a time, which is why we have built the leading platform for life's hardest moments. With AI plus human care, Empathy supports people through those times that are emotionally charged and logistically hard — from caregiving and leave support to legacy planning and loss support. We partner with life insurers, wealth firms, and banks to bring Empathy to their clients, policyholders, and advisors in the moments that matter most. Backed by top-tier investors including General Catalyst, Index Ventures, Adams Street, Aleph and Entreé Capital. We've raised over $160 million to date, including a $72 million Series C, to expand our impact and scale our mission worldwide.

In this role you will Design, build and maintain our full product suite, including backend services, mobile applications, and web products. Work with engineers, product managers, and designers to craft world-class experiences and participate in all aspects of the project lifecycle. Take part in the early stages of the product and help set the groundwork for the future of the engineering team and the company.

Requirements

7+ years of professional, hands-on experience building production-grade software. Experience building modern web applications using React, TypeScript, Node.js , or equivalent technologies. Experience designing and delivering complex end-to-end systems. Strong software engineering fundamentals, including data modeling, APIs (REST/GraphQL), algorithms, software design principles, and modern development best practices. Strong system design skills with the ability to balance simplicity, scalability, maintainability, and speed. Takes ownership from problem definition through production and continuous improvement. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Leverages AI-assisted development and other engineering tools to improve productivity while maintaining high standards for quality, reliability, and maintainability. Strong attention to detail and Empathy for the user experience.