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Ethos was built to make it faster and easier to get life insurance for the next million families. Our approach blends industry expertise, technology, and the human touch to find you the right policy to protect your loved ones. We leverage deep technology and data science to streamline the life insurance process, making it more accessible and convenient. Using predictive analytics, we are able to transform a traditionally multi-week process into a modern digital experience that can take just minutes! We've issued billions in coverage each month and eliminated traditional barriers, ushering the industry into the modern era. Our full-stack technology platform supports family financial health. We aim to make getting life insurance easier, faster, and better for everyone. Our investors include General Catalyst, Sequoia Capital, Accel Partners, Google Ventures, SoftBank, and the investment vehicles of Jay-Z, Kevin Durant, Robert Downey Jr, among others. This year, we were named on CB Insights' Global Insurtech 50 list and BuiltIn's Top 100 Midsize Companies in San Francisco. We are scaling quickly and seeking passionate individuals to help protect the next million families! About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work across the stack, responsible for building scalable platform services and systems. You will collaborate closely with other engineers to develop and ship key features. We value clean, modular, and high-performing code, and you will help architect and establish our internal standards and frameworks. Duties and Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain complex backend systems Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and non-technical stakeholders to develop and deploy features Design, build, and maintain our APIs Identify and resolve performance issues Participate in code reviews Share best practices with the team Mentor junior engineers Qualifications and Skills
7+ years of experience Experience building complex architecture systems from scratch; familiarity with backend architectural patterns for large, high-scale web applications Ability to design clean APIs and understand performance considerations Proficiency with software engineering best practices—design patterns, code reviews, testing, etc. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Understanding of security principles, common attacks, and defenses #LI-Remote #LI-JA1 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $146,000 - $236,000. Salary ranges depend on role, level, and location. The displayed range reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for new hires across all US locations. Individual pay within this range is influenced by work location, skills, experience, and education. Note: Compensation details listed pertain to base salary only and do not include bonuses, equity, or benefits. Further US benefits details are available at
https://www.ethoslife.com/careers/ If you don't meet every requirement but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. Ethos values diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws. For more information on data collection and usage, please see our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
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Ethos was built to make it faster and easier to get life insurance for the next million families. Our approach blends industry expertise, technology, and the human touch to find you the right policy to protect your loved ones. We leverage deep technology and data science to streamline the life insurance process, making it more accessible and convenient. Using predictive analytics, we are able to transform a traditionally multi-week process into a modern digital experience that can take just minutes! We've issued billions in coverage each month and eliminated traditional barriers, ushering the industry into the modern era. Our full-stack technology platform supports family financial health. We aim to make getting life insurance easier, faster, and better for everyone. Our investors include General Catalyst, Sequoia Capital, Accel Partners, Google Ventures, SoftBank, and the investment vehicles of Jay-Z, Kevin Durant, Robert Downey Jr, among others. This year, we were named on CB Insights' Global Insurtech 50 list and BuiltIn's Top 100 Midsize Companies in San Francisco. We are scaling quickly and seeking passionate individuals to help protect the next million families! About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work across the stack, responsible for building scalable platform services and systems. You will collaborate closely with other engineers to develop and ship key features. We value clean, modular, and high-performing code, and you will help architect and establish our internal standards and frameworks. Duties and Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain complex backend systems Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and non-technical stakeholders to develop and deploy features Design, build, and maintain our APIs Identify and resolve performance issues Participate in code reviews Share best practices with the team Mentor junior engineers Qualifications and Skills
7+ years of experience Experience building complex architecture systems from scratch; familiarity with backend architectural patterns for large, high-scale web applications Ability to design clean APIs and understand performance considerations Proficiency with software engineering best practices—design patterns, code reviews, testing, etc. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Understanding of security principles, common attacks, and defenses #LI-Remote #LI-JA1 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $146,000 - $236,000. Salary ranges depend on role, level, and location. The displayed range reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for new hires across all US locations. Individual pay within this range is influenced by work location, skills, experience, and education. Note: Compensation details listed pertain to base salary only and do not include bonuses, equity, or benefits. Further US benefits details are available at
https://www.ethoslife.com/careers/ If you don't meet every requirement but are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. Ethos values diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws. For more information on data collection and usage, please see our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
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