Empathy is transforming the way families navigate life’s most difficult times - from the loss of a loved one to other major life transitions. By combining technology with compassionate human care, we bring clarity, comfort, and peace of mind when it matters most.
We partner with leading employers, insurers, and financial institutions to deliver meaningful, human-centric support at scale. Today, Empathy supports over 45 million people across North America.
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.
- A strong technical background, with 7 years of professional, hands-on experience building production-grade applications or systems.
- Experience in building end-to-end complex large-scale applications.
- Solid fundamentals in data models/structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming, and knowledge of development best practices.
- Strong attention to detail and empathy for the user experience.
- Someone who enjoys learning, is self-motivated and has the ability to switch domains as the needs of the company evolve.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience with Docker and AWS is a plus.
- Fluency with Javascript & TypeScript is a plus.
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What We Do
Empathy is a leading technology company transforming the way people plan for and navigate life’s toughest moments. By combining cutting-edge innovation with compassion, Empathy provides unparalleled support for bereavement, estate management, legacy planning, and more. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and leading life insurers, Empathy serves over 40 million individuals across North America, setting a new standard for modern family care and workplace benefits. Empathy’s mission is to make care as practical as it is compassionate—partnering with employers, insurers, and financial institutions to deliver scalable support that eases emotional burdens, simplifies complex logistics, and empowers families to move forward with clarity and resilience.
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