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Staff Software Engineer

Kin Insurance· Engineering
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Remote$165k - $200kFull-timePosted 9mo ago

About the role

Lead technical direction for Kin’s Ruby on Rails platform, architect scalable systems, and mentor engineers while building products that power a modern insurtech.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and define full-stack architecture within scrum team, setting a clear technical vision aligned with business goals
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Ruby and TypeScript code while modeling engineering excellence
  • Own architectural planning, design, and documentation for distributed, full-stack systems
  • Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical risks before they impact delivery or scalability
  • 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
  • Influence Kin’s broader architectural strategy by collaborating with engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
  • 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

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • 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
  • Experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed, and event-driven systems
  • Demonstrated experience in architectural planning, system design, and technical documentation
  • Proven ability to identify and mitigate technical risks in complex systems
  • Experience leading and guiding multiple engineering teams through execution
  • Ability to operate with little-to-no technical guidance
  • Experience mentoring engineers across different levels of seniority
  • Ability to clearly articulate the value of technical investments to non-technical stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts

Skills

Required:Ruby on RailsTypeScriptSQL / PostgreSQLDistributed systems design
Nice to have:Angular

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
  • 401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible earnings
  • 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
  • Career mobility and internal growth opportunities across the organization
  • Professional development budgets for certifications, conferences, and learning available, subject to management approval
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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