Senior Software Engineer, Conversational AI - Remote

Overview

Trellis is a profitable, fast-growing Series A startup backed by top investors like General Catalyst, QED, NYCA, and Amex Ventures. Our mission: make shopping for home and auto insurance faster, smarter, and easier for everyday Americans. Powered by ML and GenAI, we help people find better insurance — saving them time, money, and stress. We’re fully remote, built for speed, and led by a third-time fintech founder with a track record of building public companies. If you move fast, take ownership, and care about your craft, you’ll thrive here.

In Short

• Play a critical role in shaping AI-driven customer experiences
• Architect and build intelligent systems for user interactions
• Lead complex projects and mentor teammates
• Define scope and set technical direction
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and collaboration
• Own projects through the entire software development lifecycle
• Translate conceptual work into tech plans for review
• Expertly navigate complex systems to identify challenges
• Hold team members accountable through constructive feedback
• Assist in onboarding new engineering hires

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience developing software in a production environment
• 2+ years’ experience in a senior engineer role
• Production experience with Node.js and Typescript
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and working with backend systems
• Exceptional communication skills, especially in technical contexts
• Experience in product development as a key decision maker
• Deep expertise in system architecture and design
• Proven success in operational excellence
• Cross-functional leadership and collaboration experience
• Familiarity with cloud environments, especially Google Cloud

Benefits

• Flat, collaborative, transparent culture
• Opportunities for growth and development
• 75th-percentile (competitive!) compensation
• 100% remote work environment
• Quarterly team bonding events
• Unlimited vacation time
• 100% employer-paid Platinum-tier health insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Bonuses and equity opportunities
• Budget for home office equipment