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Trellis · 2 hours ago

Staff Backend Engineer, Conversational AI

Trellis is a tech company that is reinventing the insurance experience through innovative tools and a customer-first approach. The Staff Software Engineer on the Conversational AI team will be responsible for architecting and building intelligent systems to enhance user interactions with the platform, while also mentoring teammates and leading complex projects.

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Responsibilities

Own the ideation and execution of high-impact projects that directly influence the user experience and business outcomes
Flesh out and evolve the Conversational AI Engineering roadmap alongside product and technical leadership
Incept projects: identify opportunities, design solutions, and lead implementation
Guide integration efforts with external agencies and insurance carriers
Normalize, rank, and evaluate results using ML-based predictions to determine optimal user paths
Work closely with our Data Science team to leverage MLMs in tools like DataRobot for retention forecasting and decision logic
Ensure scalability and performance across the platform as we continue to grow

Qualification

Node.jsTypescriptBackend systemsRESTful APIsGCPBigQueryProduct developmentCross-functional collaborationCommunication skillsLeadership

Required

7+ years' experience developing software in a production environment
4+ years' experience in a senior engineer role
Ability to lead projects from conception through execution
Production experience with Node.js and Typescript
Proven experience working in backend systems, designing RESTful APIs and codifying business logic on top of data stores
Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and concisely, particularly in Slack and technical documents
Experience in product development where you were a key decision maker
Cross-functional leadership and collaboration experience

Preferred

Familiarity with GCP, Looker, BigQuery are a plus

Benefits

100% employer-paid health insurance for employees
Home office budget to create your perfect setup
Wellness programming, because balance matters
401(k) and HSA contributions, FSAs, bonuses & equity opportunities
Paid parental leave
Flexible vacation (yes, •actually• flexible)

Company

Trellis

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The modern consumer needs to assemble a patchwork of siloed solutions to navigate their financial life. Insurance is often the most disconnected.

H1B Sponsorship

Trellis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$17M
Key Investors
Amex VenturesQED Investors
2023-05-01Series Unknown
2022-05-18Series Unknown· $5M
2021-06-03Series A· $12M

Leadership Team

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Daniel Demetri
Founder & CEO
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