# Software Engineer, AI Product + Agents

**Company:** [Shepherd](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shepherd)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $170k – $220k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, GraphQL, Apollo, Postgres, Redis, AI
**Posted:** 2025-08-25

> Builds AI-driven products and agents for autonomous underwriting in commercial insurance, working full-stack to integrate real-time data and experiment with AI implementations. Requires 5+ years experience with TypeScript/JavaScript and passion for construction risk.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop Shepherd's AI product strategy with other engineers.
- Iterate and experiment on AI implementation across the platform.
- Work across the full stack and different disciplines (e.g., underwriting, design, product management).
- Play an integral role in building company culture and mentor other engineers.
- Balance innovation with pragmatic delivery, staying current with emerging tech.
- Contribute to product strategy and architectural decisions.
- Collaborate closely with PM, CTO, underwriters, and actuaries.

## Requirements
- Passionate about the mission and ready for high ownership.
- Thrive in ambiguity and ship product daily with high quality.
- Wear multiple hats (engineer, product manager, designer).
- Take end-to-end ownership of features and systems.
- Care about built-world, construction safety, and productivity.
- Experience mentoring engineers and leading significant projects.
- Strong opinions, weakly held; clear communication to all stakeholders.
- Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript (backend and/or frontend).
- 5+ years working experience, preferably full-stack, delivering high-impact products.

## Tech Stack
**Frontend:** React, Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL w/ Apollo  
**Backend:** Node.js, Postgres, Redis, TypeScript, GraphQL APIs

## Benefits
- Premium healthcare (100% contribution), dental, vision.
- Fertility benefits and family building support.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Daily lunches, dinners, snacks.
- Offices in SF, NYC, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, LA.
- Professional development coaching.
- Competitive 401(k).
- Dog-friendly office (SF).

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