Staff Software Engineer - 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

• Join the Core Engineering team at Trellis, focusing on enhancing the insurance marketplace.
• Shape the roadmap and initiate new projects in collaboration with product and engineering teams.
• Drive architectural decisions and guide the team through complex engineering challenges.
• Own high-impact projects that influence user experience and business outcomes.
• Work with external agencies and insurance carriers to ensure system integration.
• Utilize ML-based predictions to optimize user paths.
• Collaborate with Data Science to leverage tools for forecasting and decision-making.
• Focus on scalability and performance as the platform grows.
• Contribute to a culture of feedback and collaboration.
• Work in a fully remote environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development experience in a production environment.
• 4+ years in a senior engineer role.
• Ability to lead projects from conception to execution.
• Experience with Node.js and Typescript.
• Proficient in backend systems and designing RESTful APIs.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in technical documentation.
• Experience in product development with decision-making responsibilities.
• Exposure to ML workflows and predictive analytics.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead collaborative efforts.

Benefits

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