Staff Software Engineer

Kin is redesigning insurance to be smarter faster and centered on the customer. We use intelligent pricing offer seamless bundling and make every step (from purchasing servicing to claims) simple and friction-free especially in the places traditional insurers often ignore.

We empower people to protect what matters most starting with their homes and expanding to all they value in a world where climate risks rising costs and outdated systems leave too many behind. Our approach has fostered amazing growth attracted marquee investors and earned us accolades including being named to:

• Built In Chicagos Best Places to Work Midsize Companies (2021-2025).

• Forbes Americas Best Startup Employers (2021- 2024 Ranked #37 in 2024).

• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

• Forbes Fintech 50.

Simply put our people are what make us great we need forward-thinking inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So whats the role

As a Staff Engineer at Kin youll develop the products and features that make Kin operate. Were a Ruby on Rails environment with Typescript front-end and PostgreSQL database and we apply Agile methodologies to our product and software development your role you will have the opportunity to work on more complex engineering problems while collaborating with peers in Dev Product Design and other cross-functional teams. As your teams technical lead youll to mentor team members and lead projects.

A day in the life could include:

• Writing clean maintainable and efficient code in Ruby on Rails and Typescript

• Setting the standards for the Engineering team by example

• Leading pair programming sessions and providing mentorship to team members

• Driving and fostering advanced design or architectural tasks

• Developing technical roadmaps

• Participating in daily stands and weekly retros

• Working with Design Product Management and Customer Support partners to design and implement scalable solutions

• Providing subject matter expertise and support

Ive got the skills but do I have the necessary ones

• 6 years of professional software engineering experience

• 4 years experience coding with Ruby on Rails and Typescript/Javascript

• Strong understanding of SQL and RDBMS with exposure to NoSQL

• Experience in designing and implementing scalable API-first systems

• Experience with event-driven architectures

• Experience in big data engineering on AWS and/or DataBricks is a plus

• Ability to articulate value of technical investments

• Ability to operate with little-to-no technical guidance

• Experience mentoring engineers

• Comfortable in a startup environment were fast-paced self-motivated and determined to change the industry

• A fast learner ready to bring previous knowledge to this position and continue developing along the way

• Location in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT & EDT) strongly preferred

• At this time we are unable to sponsor employment visas

Oh and dont worry weve got you covered!

This role is eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes standard coverage and additional supplemental benefits.

This role is available and may represent a new position. Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis

We use AI-enabled tools to sort applications based on job-related criteria and help with noting-taking during the interview process. A human always decides who moves forward.

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For Sales Agents and Customer Service Agents: These roles sit in any of the following 30 states: AL AZ CO FL ID IL IN KS KY MA MD ME MI MO MT NC NE NM NV NY OH OK PA SC TN TX UT VT VA WA and WI.

For remote technical positions located in Canada we are only able to hire individuals who reside in Ontario. Applicants must be able to live and work full-time in Ontario to be considered.

For all other positions these roles can sit in any of the following 40 states: AL AR AZ CA (exempt only) CO CT FL GA ID IL IN IA KS KY MA ME MD MI MN MO MT NC NE NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above.

State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

About Kin

Kin is the only pure-play direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience customized options for coverage and fast high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more visit .

EEOC Statement

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We dont just accept difference we honor it nurture it and celebrate it. We dont discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Kin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation please contact us by sending an email to

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