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ShepherdShepherd

Software Engineer, Full Stack

Builds and owns backend systems for underwriting, pricing, and policy workflows in an AI-native insurance platform. Requires 4+ years experience with TypeScript/Python backend, API design, and data-heavy systems.

About the job

What You’ll Do

  • Build and own backend systems that power pricing models, underwriting workflows, and policy lifecycle infrastructure
  • Translate complex actuarial and underwriting logic into maintainable, production-grade services
  • Improve the performance and reliability of our core rating and decision systems
  • Contribute to architectural decisions that set the foundation for how we scale
  • Work directly with domain experts to define the right abstractions, not just implement tickets
  • Hold a high bar for code quality, simplicity, and long-term maintainability

What We’re Looking For

  • 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong backend experience in TypeScript, Python, or similar
  • Experience designing APIs and working with data-heavy systems
  • Comfort operating in ambiguous, high-responsibility environments
  • A bias toward ownership and shipping
  • Good judgment – knowing when to move fast and when to slow down

Our Tech Stack

Frontend
React & Next.js
TypeScript
GraphQL w/ Apollo

Backend
Node.js
Postgres & Redis
TypeScript
GraphQL APIs

Benefits

  • Premium Healthcare: 100% contribution to top-tier health, dental, and vision
  • Fertility benefits and family building support
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks
  • Professional Development: Access to premium coaching, including leadership development
  • Competitive 401(k) Plan

Skills

TypeScript, Python, React, Next.js, Node.js, GraphQL, Apollo, Postgres, Redis, APIs

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