Staff Software Engineer
Kin Insurance · Remote · Remote (United States) ·
COMPENSATION
$165k – $200k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Staff level role
- Fully remote (US/Canada)
- Ruby on Rails + TypeScript
- Equity and 401(k) match
- Flexible PTO
Join Kin as a Staff Software Engineer to shape the full-stack architecture of a modern homeowners insurance platform. You will define technical standards, mitigate risks, and guide engineering teams while building products that help homeowners thrive.
This high-impact position requires expert proficiency in Ruby on Rails and TypeScript. You will partner with product and design stakeholders to deliver resilient applications that support rapid company growth across multiple states.
What you'll do
- Define full-stack architecture and technical vision aligned with business goals
- Write clean, efficient code in Ruby and TypeScript
- Own architectural planning and documentation for distributed systems
- Mentor engineers through pair programming and design reviews
- Identify and mitigate technical risks before they impact delivery
- Partner with Product and Design to translate needs into solutions
- Drive continuous improvement via refactoring and test automation
- Influence broader architectural strategy with engineering leadership
What you'll need
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Expert proficiency in Ruby on Rails and TypeScript
- Proficiency with SQL and relational databases like PostgreSQL
- Experience designing scalable, distributed, event-driven systems
- Proven ability in architectural planning and system design
- Experience leading and guiding multiple engineering teams
- Ability to operate with minimal technical guidance
- Strong communication skills for non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have
- Experience with Angular
- Exposure to NoSQL systems
Stack
- Ruby on Rails
- TypeScript
- Angular
- PostgreSQL
- NoSQL
How you'll work
- Remote-first company
- Must reside in specific US states or Ontario, Canada
- Full-time employment
- Offices in Chicago, IL and St. Petersburg, FL
What you get
- Competitive salary and RSU equity
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-funded HSA contributions
- Flexible PTO and 8 company holidays
- Paid parental leave up to 14 weeks
- Professional development budgets
- Mental health support resources
Hiring process
- Resume screening by in-house recruiters
- Interviews with recruiters and hiring managers
- Team member interviews
- Skills assessment if applicable
- Prompt feedback provided after interviews