Sr. Software Engineer - Product

Authentic

$135K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in production web applications with TypeScript and React
  • Strong grasp of modern frontend architecture and design patterns
  • Comfortable with backend systems and APIs
  • Proven ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion
  • Experience in delivering high-quality user experiences efficiently
  • Skilled in mentoring and developing team capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of complex product features with minimal direction
  • Identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks to enhance speed
  • Own end-to-end problem solving, focusing on user experience and accessibility
  • Develop intuitive, polished interfaces for intricate insurance processes
  • Continuously improve existing features using user feedback and metrics
  • Mentor fellow engineers on best practices and techniques

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, equity, and role trajectory
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid parental leave
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and implementation of complex product features, taking ownership from problem definition through delivery, without needing heavy direction
  • Identify bottlenecks and build solutions that help us move faster, using first-principles thinking combined with practical judgment about what matters most
  • Own problems end-to-end, thinking through everything from user experience, component architecture, performance, and accessibility-digging deep to understand root causes and optimize for real-world outcomes
  • Build polished, responsive interfaces that translate complex insurance workflows into intuitive user experiences
  • Iterate on existing features to a high degree of excellence based on user feedback and product metrics
  • Mentor and coach other engineers on the team

Experience
  • 5+ years of experience building production web applications with TypeScript and React
  • Strong understanding of modern frontend architecture, state management, and component design patterns
  • Experience working across the stack-comfortable collaborating on APIs and backend systems
  • Demonstrated high agency and ownership: you naturally clarify what "good" looks like, ask great questions, and drive to completion
  • Track record of shipping high-quality user experiences without compromising on velocity
  • Experience mentoring engineers and elevating team capabilities

Nice to Haves
  • Experience with Python backend development
  • Familiarity with AWS and cloud infrastructure
  • Experience at a high-growth startup, ideally going from 0-1
  • Interest in fintech, insurtech, or regulated industries


Our (FTE) benefits
  • Competitive salary, equity, and role trajectory
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid parental leave

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