Kin Insurance

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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