Kin Insurance
Staff Software Engineer
Remote (United States) · Staff+ · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 195 days ago
TypeScriptRubyAngularRailsFull-Stack DevelopmentSQLNoSQLPostgreSQLRESTA/B TestingAgileCustomer SupportTest AutomationAPI TestingAR/VRLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help us scale the architecture, systems, and engineering practices that power Kin's rapid growth.
- As a recognized subject matter expert across multiple technologies, you'll play a high-impact role shaping full-stack architecture and influencing technical strategy across teams.
- You won't just write code - you'll define standards, guide architectural decisions, and ensure our systems are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business priorities.
Responsibilities
- Own architectural planning, design, and documentation for distributed, full-stack systems
- Mentor engineers at all levels through pair programming, design reviews, and technical coaching
- Partner with Product and Design to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
- Drive continuous improvement through refactoring, test automation, experimentation, and modern engineering practices
- Deliver fast, reliable, and scalable applications that support both customer-facing and internal platforms
- Help scale our systems and teams to support Kin's next phase of growth
Requirements
- Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above.
- Applicants must be able to live and work full-time in Ontario to be considered.
Nice to have
- Expert proficiency in full-stack development, using Ruby on Rails and Typescript (experience with Angular preferred)
- Proficiency with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), with exposure to NoSQL systems
Compensation
- Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level
Benefits
- Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level
- Multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage
- Company-funded HSA contributions (based on medical plan selection)
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- A variety of supplemental benefit options, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet insurance
- Access to mental health support and confidential counseling resources
- Flexible PTO for exempt employees (most employees take 15-20 days per year), plus 8 company-observed holidays
- Paid parental leave, including up to 14 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 8 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents
- Lead and define full-stack architecture within scrum team, setting a clear technical vision aligned with business goals
- Multiple scrum teams are aligned to a cohesive architectural vision that improves scalability and reduces technical debt
Company info
- Kin makes life simpler, more affordable, and better for homeowners - especially in the places where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems make it harder. We start with smarter homeowners insurance and expand to everything homeowners need to thrive.
- Using data, technology, and thoughtful human support, we're building products that are clear, fair, and help homeowners feel confident - so homeowners aren't left behind when they need help most.
- Founded in 2016, Kin is a remote-first employer with Kinfolk across more than 35 states. We serve customers in 13 states (and counting). Our disciplined growth, strong customer satisfaction, and focus on long-term sustainability fosters outstanding growth, attracts marquee investors, and earns recognition and accolades, including:
- Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2026)
- Kin makes life simpler, more affordable, and better for homeowners - especially in the places where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems make it harder.
- We start with smarter homeowners insurance and expand to everything homeowners need to thrive.
- Founded in 2016, Kin is a remote-first employer with Kinfolk across more than 35 states.
- We serve customers in 13 states (and counting).
- Our disciplined growth, strong customer satisfaction, and focus on long-term sustainability fosters outstanding growth, attracts marquee investors, and earns recognition and accolades, including:
- Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2026)
- Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies
- Forbes' Fintech 50 (2023-2026)
- Great Places to Work Certified (May 2024-May 2027)
- Most importantly, we're building Kin to be a place where people do meaningful work with real impact - for our customers, our communities, and each other.
- We're excited to tell you more about how you can contribute to our rapid growth, strong unit economics, profitability, and excellent customer ratings.
- To learn more about how we work and what we're building, visit kin.com http://kin.com and see how we work https://www.linkedin.com/company/kin-insurance/life/kin/.
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