Chestnut ยท 5 months ago
Software Engineer (Senior-Level)
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expChestnut is building the first AI-native operating system for insurance distribution, transforming how the insurance industry allocates its sales and distribution spend. As a Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of core systems, partner cross-functionally to deliver impactful features, and set the bar for technical excellence within the team.
Financial ServicesSmall and Medium BusinessesSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of core systems - from Go microservices and event-driven workflows to React UIs and automation layers
Partner cross-functionally to scope, prioritize, and deliver high-impact features that drive real business outcomes
Own architecture and implementation decisions end-to-end, ensuring long-term scalability and reliability
Contribute to and evolve core infrastructure, including observability, permissions, and developer experience
Set the bar for technical excellence - mentoring teammates, improving processes, and helping us scale with confidence
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience building and scaling production systems
Thrive in early-stage environments and enjoy wearing many hats
Write clean, maintainable code and care about craftsmanship
Think in systems and design with an eye toward flexibility and resilience
Take ownership, act with urgency, and bias toward progress over perfection
Are energized by real-world complexity, data modeling, and automation
Want to help define the future of engineering at Chestnut
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity, with 10 year exercise window for stock options
Remote-first culture built on trust, autonomy, and high performance
Team offsites for all of us to bond
Take what you need vacation policy
Top notch health, dental, and vision insurance subsidized by us
Company
Chestnut
Purpose-made producer management and compensation system for insurance carriers and their distribution partners.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-03-25Seed
Leadership Team
David Zhang
CEO & Co-Founder
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