Founding Engineer Position Available In Calhoun, Alabama

Job Description:

Equity Great Benefits This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ryan KilroyAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” buttonand sending us your resume.

Salary:

$140,000 – $200,000 per year Abit about us: Our platform consists of three primary elements: datacollection, automated underwriting, and policy administration. Ourmission is to create the first comprehensive platform that combinestop-tier insurance offerings with world-class software socommercial businesses can manage risk and prevent losses. Westarted with the $10T commercial construction industry and areexpanding to new verticals in 2025. To date, Shepherd has raised$20M from top-tier VCs including Y-Combinator, Susa Ventures, SparkCapital, Costanoa Ventures, Era Ventures, Greenlight RE, and IntactVentures.

Our Thesis:

We believe that technology can solve thesustainability challenges facing commercial insurance. Toaccomplish this, we’re building a platform that incentivizes ourclients to adopt the best tools when they buy our coverage. Acrossconstruction and other commercial markets, technology is availablebut fundamentally underutilized, despite the potential forimproving loss outcomes and stopping this crisis. Why join us?

WhyJoin Us:

We’re looking for a talented software engineer who’spassionate about what we’re building and ready to do the best workof their career. You will play a key role in shaping the future ofShepherd and have a significant impact on our mission torevolutionize commercial insurance.

Job Details Responsibilities:

Own a large area of our product experience, in each vertical. Workacross the stack, even across different disciplines (e.g.,underwriting, design, product management). Play an integral role inbuilding our culture as the company grows. Collaborate closely withPM, Mo (CTO), and the insurance team (underwriters, actuaries, andmore!).

What We Look For:

Previously shipped high-quality productsdaily at an early startup or as a founding engineer. Experienceworking exclusively at big tech companies. Proficiency in backenddevelopment with Node.js, Postgres, Redis, Typescript, and GraphQLAPIs. Expertise in frontend development with React, Next.js,Typescript, and GraphQL. A passion for mentoring other engineersand fostering their growth. Interest in the built-world andimproving construction safety and productivity. Ability to wearmultiple hats while solving problems; as an engineer, productmanager, and designer. 4 – 8 years of experience as a fullstacksoftware engineer at fast-growing companies.

Desired technologies:

React, Next.js, Typescript, GraphQL, Node.js, Postgres, Redis,GraphQL APIs. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now byclicking the “Apply Now” button. Jobot is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebratesdiversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or anyother characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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