Becoming You Labs
Overview
Becoming You Labs is a behavioral science company dedicated to helping people and organizations live with clarity, alignment, and purpose. Founded by Dr. Suzy Welchthree-time NYT best-selling author, HBS 88, and professor at NYU Sternour work grew out of a course she created on life design and decision-making that sparked a global movement. At the heart of our method is a simple but powerful idea: your purpose lies at the intersection of your authentic values, your natural aptitudes, and your most energizing, economically viable interests. We design science-backed assessments and transformative learning experiences that guide people through this discovery processand then help them make decisions that stick, not because theyre easy, but because theyre true. We are not in the business of quick fixes. Were a research-based, fast-growing, cash flow-positive behavioral science company with five successful products, more than 50,000 customers in our first year, and a full pipeline of products in beta, with GTM plans for 2025 and 2026. We also have the soul of a think tank and the spirit of a mission-driven start-up, building sustainable frameworks for self-discovery and decision-making that transform lives and stand the test of time. Joining BY Labs means becoming part of a team that: Builds for real impact, creating tools people return to at every inflection point in life and leadership. Lives the work, applying the same systems of clarity and alignment to ourselves that we give to the world. Moves with urgency and purpose, rejecting jargon and trends in favor of sharp thinking and lasting ideas. Treats every users journey with respect, meeting people in moments of uncertainty and change with sincerity and care. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your careerbuilding tools and experiences that help people, families, and organizations live authenticallywed love to hear from you. The Role Were looking for a
Full Stack Engineer
to help design, build, and scale the platforms that bring our behavioral science frameworks to life. This role is hands-on and wide-ranging: youll move seamlessly between
frontend and backend work , developing responsive interfaces, scalable services, and the infrastructure needed to support our growing product ecosystem. Youll work closely with
product managers, designers, researchers, and data scientists
to ensure everything we build is
usable, performant, and scientifically rigorous . This is a role for a
versatile builder
someone who thrives across the stack, loves shipping quickly, and takes pride in writing clean, well-structured code. What Youll Do
Frontend Development Build and maintain responsive web applications using frameworks like
React/Next.js Translate designs into pixel-perfect, accessible, and performant interfaces Optimize UI for speed, accessibility, and user experience Backend Development Design and implement APIs, services, and data pipelines Build integrations with third-party systems (e.g., payment, analytics, LMS, HRIS) Ensure reliability, security, and scalability of backend infrastructure Database & Data Flows Work with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) Write clean, performant queries and ensure efficient data modeling Partner with data team to support analytics, reporting, and research DevOps & Deployment Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud deployments Ensure system health, uptime, and observability Contribute to ongoing infrastructure improvements Collaboration & Culture Partner closely with product and design to bring ideas from concept to launch Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and engineering discussions Help shape a culture of clarity, speed, excellence, and conviction You Might Be a Fit If You Have
47+ years
of experience as a full stack engineer working on production systems Are fluent in
JavaScript/TypeScript
and frameworks like React, Next.js, or Vue Have experience with
backend frameworks
(Node.js, Express, Django, or similar) Are comfortable with
databases, APIs, and integrations Write clean, testable, and maintainable code Thrive in a
fast-paced, mission-driven environment
with high standards Care deeply about user experience and building tools that genuinely help people Bonus Points If You Have Experience with psychometrics, assessments, or feedback tools Familiarity with
authentication, authorization, and secure data handling
(OAuth, JWT, Supabase Auth) Background with
data visualization or analytics pipelines Contributions to open-source projects or design systems Base:
130-200k Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Becoming You Labs by 2x Get notified about new Full Stack Engineer jobs in
New York City Metropolitan Area . #J-18808-Ljbffr
Becoming You Labs is a behavioral science company dedicated to helping people and organizations live with clarity, alignment, and purpose. Founded by Dr. Suzy Welchthree-time NYT best-selling author, HBS 88, and professor at NYU Sternour work grew out of a course she created on life design and decision-making that sparked a global movement. At the heart of our method is a simple but powerful idea: your purpose lies at the intersection of your authentic values, your natural aptitudes, and your most energizing, economically viable interests. We design science-backed assessments and transformative learning experiences that guide people through this discovery processand then help them make decisions that stick, not because theyre easy, but because theyre true. We are not in the business of quick fixes. Were a research-based, fast-growing, cash flow-positive behavioral science company with five successful products, more than 50,000 customers in our first year, and a full pipeline of products in beta, with GTM plans for 2025 and 2026. We also have the soul of a think tank and the spirit of a mission-driven start-up, building sustainable frameworks for self-discovery and decision-making that transform lives and stand the test of time. Joining BY Labs means becoming part of a team that: Builds for real impact, creating tools people return to at every inflection point in life and leadership. Lives the work, applying the same systems of clarity and alignment to ourselves that we give to the world. Moves with urgency and purpose, rejecting jargon and trends in favor of sharp thinking and lasting ideas. Treats every users journey with respect, meeting people in moments of uncertainty and change with sincerity and care. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your careerbuilding tools and experiences that help people, families, and organizations live authenticallywed love to hear from you. The Role Were looking for a
Full Stack Engineer
to help design, build, and scale the platforms that bring our behavioral science frameworks to life. This role is hands-on and wide-ranging: youll move seamlessly between
frontend and backend work , developing responsive interfaces, scalable services, and the infrastructure needed to support our growing product ecosystem. Youll work closely with
product managers, designers, researchers, and data scientists
to ensure everything we build is
usable, performant, and scientifically rigorous . This is a role for a
versatile builder
someone who thrives across the stack, loves shipping quickly, and takes pride in writing clean, well-structured code. What Youll Do
Frontend Development Build and maintain responsive web applications using frameworks like
React/Next.js Translate designs into pixel-perfect, accessible, and performant interfaces Optimize UI for speed, accessibility, and user experience Backend Development Design and implement APIs, services, and data pipelines Build integrations with third-party systems (e.g., payment, analytics, LMS, HRIS) Ensure reliability, security, and scalability of backend infrastructure Database & Data Flows Work with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) Write clean, performant queries and ensure efficient data modeling Partner with data team to support analytics, reporting, and research DevOps & Deployment Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud deployments Ensure system health, uptime, and observability Contribute to ongoing infrastructure improvements Collaboration & Culture Partner closely with product and design to bring ideas from concept to launch Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and engineering discussions Help shape a culture of clarity, speed, excellence, and conviction You Might Be a Fit If You Have
47+ years
of experience as a full stack engineer working on production systems Are fluent in
JavaScript/TypeScript
and frameworks like React, Next.js, or Vue Have experience with
backend frameworks
(Node.js, Express, Django, or similar) Are comfortable with
databases, APIs, and integrations Write clean, testable, and maintainable code Thrive in a
fast-paced, mission-driven environment
with high standards Care deeply about user experience and building tools that genuinely help people Bonus Points If You Have Experience with psychometrics, assessments, or feedback tools Familiarity with
authentication, authorization, and secure data handling
(OAuth, JWT, Supabase Auth) Background with
data visualization or analytics pipelines Contributions to open-source projects or design systems Base:
130-200k Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Becoming You Labs by 2x Get notified about new Full Stack Engineer jobs in
New York City Metropolitan Area . #J-18808-Ljbffr