Junior Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

We’re on a mission to modernize insurance, making it simpler, more accessible, and customer-first. The insurance industry is a $1T market that’s remained largely untouched by the digital revolution, and PolicyMe is here to change that. As a remote-first, Toronto-based startup with big ambitions, we’re building the future of insurance in Canada and beyond.

In Short

• Develop full stack features for our AI-powered web application using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL and AWS
• Integrate AI models and APIs for tasks like document processing, data extraction, recommendation engines etc.
• Work closely with Sr. Engineers experienced in AI to seamlessly integrate models into production
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies/frameworks and explore new applications
• Build scalable, reliable backend services to fuel our AI workflows
• Create intuitive user experiences that surface AI-powered capabilities
• Participate in architecture planning, code reviews, and ideation sessions
• Take ownership of feature development end-to-end (once ramped up), coordinating with QA and other teams
• Engage in cross-team communication to help unblock dependencies and improve release flow
• Share ideas during quarterly planning to help shape what we build next
• Participate in company-wide initiatives such as hackathons, engineering guilds, and AI tooling experiments

Requirements

• Strong full-stack development skills with the ability to work across backend and frontend using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts from coursework, side projects, or work experience
• Passion for building intelligent applications that solve real-world problems
• Eagerness to learn, embrace ambiguity, and continually upskill in a rapidly evolving space
• Hands-on experience or projects interacting with AI APIs/models (e.g. prompt engineering)
• Self-starter with a career-driven mindset who thrives in an environment with autonomy and accountability
• Collaborative team player with low ego who is open to feedback and eager to help others
• Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, especially in complex domains

Benefits

• Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
• Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
• A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
• Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
• Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment