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Sr. Software Engineer

DRH Search
Full-time
On-site
San Francisco, California, United States
Software / Technology / IT
We're assisting a well-funded startup with their search for senior software engineers. Their product is a finance automation platform built specifically for insurance, combining AI automation with embedded fintech. This role will work onsite in their SF office, and they're hiring multiple engineers in this capacity.
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What you'll do:

Objective #1: In your first 30 days:

  • Understand the platform, product, and customer workflows by collaborating with team members and engaging with customers.
  • Contribute to user-facing projects using Ruby on Rails and Next.js.
  • Partner with product managers and designers to solve customer challenges directly.

Objective #2: In your first 60 days:

  • Take ownership of end-to-end features that process millions in insurance premiums using Ruby on Rails.
  • Build intuitive UIs with Next.js to power financial operations.
  • Develop internal tools to streamline customer workflows.
  • Maintain high product quality through proactive monitoring and continuous improvements.

Objective #3: In your first 90 days, and beyond:

  • Collaborate with customers to translate their needs into scalable solutions for the multi-trillion-dollar insurance industry.
  • Develop the industry’s leading point-of-sale system for insurance, enabling seamless payments and improving conversion rates.
  • Automate back-office tasks with AI, significantly reducing time and improving accuracy for accounting teams.
  • Help shape technical architecture and processes as the platform scales.
  • Mentor engineers through thoughtful code reviews and technical guidance.
What you'll bring:
  • 4+ years of experience as a Full Stack or Backend Web Developer.
  • Experience with relational databases.
  • Experience building and scaling consumer products.
  • A strong desire to learn new skills and solve business problems.
Nice to haves:
  • Familiarity or interest in learning Ruby on Rails and Next.js.
  • Familiarity with building external APIs & integrations with platforms such as Salesforce.
  • Experience in building payment, checkout, or insurance products.