Staff Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

Federato is on a mission to defend the right to efficient, equitable insurance for all. We enable insurers to provide affordable coverage to people and organizations facing the issues of today - the climate crisis, cyber-attacks, social inflation, etc. Our vision is understood and well funded by those behind Salesforce, Veeva, Zoom, Box, etc. Federato is the only AI-native platform that spans the full policy lifecycle and changes the way insurance work gets done. Better decisioning is built-in, not bolted on: insurers' unique portfolio goals, strategies, rules, and appetite are part of the workflow so underwriters win the right deals, faster. From the moment a submission hits an underwriter’s inbox, AI is put to work, triaging submissions with a focus on high-appetite business, delivering real-time feedback on the portfolio, and consolidating workflows into a single proven system. Federato drives better business outcomes.

In Short

• Lead a small team of engineers, providing technical mentorship, code review, and architectural guidance to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to shape roadmap priorities and translate customer needs into scalable solutions.
• Architect and build complex features across the stack using React, TypeScript, Python (Django), Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Drive engineering best practices, including robust testing, code quality, and tooling improvements that elevate team productivity.
• Own technical delivery from design through deployment, including performance, reliability, and monitoring considerations.
• Champion engineering excellence by proactively identifying areas of improvement in the codebase, development workflow, and team processes.
• Serve as a thought partner to engineering leadership in scaling systems, reducing complexity, and mentoring others.
• Build deep empathy for our customers and help ensure our products are intuitive, impactful, and reliable.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including substantial full stack development.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams or pods, including mentorship, task planning, and technical decision-making.
• Strong frontend skills with modern JavaScript/TypeScript and React.
• Significant backend experience with Python (Django) and Node.js with TypeScript, including building and scaling APIs and services.
• Familiarity with infrastructure components like Kubernetes (K8s) and containerized deployments.
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and tools like Kafka.
• Deep understanding of software design principles, testing strategies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Track record of making pragmatic technical decisions that balance speed, quality, and long-term maintainability.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment, working closely with cross-functional peers in Product and Design.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to advocate for technical solutions across stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $200,000 - $250,000 a year.
• Total compensation package includes stock options, benefits, and additional perks.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Collaborative culture that values learning and adaptability.
• Focus on making a difference in the insurance industry.
• Supportive team atmosphere with emphasis on mentorship.
• Flexible work environment.
• Equal opportunity employer that values diversity.
• Accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.