Senior Backend Engineer

Slingshot AI, a Series A company with $93M in funding from prestigious investors, is revolutionizing mental healthcare through Ash, their AI-powered therapy platform. They're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their mission of making mental healthcare more accessible globally.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology in a meaningful healthcare application. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be instrumental in building and scaling the systems that power the Ash platform. The position requires expertise in backend development, particularly with strongly typed languages like Kotlin, though experience with their exact stack isn't mandatory.

The company operates from both New York City and London, offering a dynamic, international work environment. Their tech stack is modern and diverse, incorporating Kotlin for backend services, Python for ML work, Dart/Flutter for apps, and Rust for low-level media streaming, all deployed on GCP using Kubernetes and Cloud Run.

What makes this role particularly attractive is the combination of technical challenges and meaningful impact. You'll be working on everything from UX improvements to ML model integration, while helping scale the platform for significant growth. The company offers competitive compensation targeting the 90th percentile, meaningful equity ownership, and unique benefits including inter-office travel and personal therapy coverage.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong backend development experience, capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and interested in AI technology. While the role focuses on backend development, there's opportunity to work across the full stack, making it perfect for engineers who enjoy variety and continuous learning.

Slingshot AI's culture emphasizes autonomy, flexibility, and support, making it an ideal environment for ambitious engineers who want to make a real difference in mental healthcare while working with cutting-edge technology.