Principal Software Engineer
The world has changed. Why hasn’t insurance?
Kin’s mission is to reimagine home insurance For Every New Normal. While other insurers struggle to handle a fast-changing world, Kin is built for the future and is prepared to meet its challenges head on while helping our customers do the same.
Kin is proud to be a 4-time recipient (2021-2024) of BuiltIn Chicago’s Best Mid Sized Companies to work for, and Forbes 2021, 2022, & 2023 Best Startup Employers in North America. Simply put, our people are what make us great, and we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.
So, what’s the role?
Principal Engineers are recognized as subject matter experts in multiple technologies and have a high-impact role. They are expected to understand the business implications of technical decisions and the consequences of inaction. As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for mentoring and leading multiple scrum teams toward a clear architectural vision and assisting management and other domains with Kin's overall architectural strategy.
A day in the life could include:
- Leading and defining full-stack Architecture
- Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code Ruby and Typescript
- Setting the standard for Engineering team leading by example
- Delivering stories, tasks, or entire features
- Leading pair programming sessions and providing mentorship to team members
- Attending management meetings as well as daily stands
- Collaborating with Design, Product, and other developers to implement new features
- Contributing to the continual improvement of our code base though refactoring, iteration, test writing, and experimentation
- Helping Kin continue to scale and grow our systems and teams.
- Delivering applications that are fast, reliability, and scalable (both public and internally facing)
I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Expert proficiency in front end methodologies and languages (we use Typescript, Lit and Angular)
- The experience to building and designing distributed, full stack solutions
- Experience with architectural planning,design and documentation
- Ability to articulate value of technical investments with stakeholders
- Ability to identify and mitigate technical risks
- Ability to operate with little-to-no technical guidance
- Ability to lead and guide teams through execution
- Excellent communication skills, coupled with the knack for simplifying complexity to enhance comprehension
- Experience mentoring engineers at all levels
- Comfortable in a high-growth startup environment – we’re 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
Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible PTO policy
- Remote work
- Generous equity package
- 401K with company match
- Parental leave
- Continuing education and professional development
- The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact
About Kin
In an industry that hasn't budged in more than 100 years, our technology transforms the user experience, cuts inefficiencies that waste billions of consumer dollars, and customizes coverage homeowners want. We believe insurance was always meant to be a digital product – we’re making that a reality.
Our approach to the industry makes us unique, and the people at Kin help us excel. We’re a team of problem solvers, collaborators, builders, and dreamers who are passionate about creating positive change in the lives of our customers and in our industry. Kin is more than just our name – it’s how we treat each other. That’s one of the many reasons we’ve been recognized as a great place to work by Built In, Forbes, and Fast Company.
EEOC Statement
Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t 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 encourages applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
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