Guidewire Software · 6 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer - Application Platform
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $253K/yr
10+ years expGuidewire Software is a leading platform for P&C insurers, and they are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Application Platform team. The role involves leading the design and development of backend services while ensuring quality, scalability, and security in their next-generation platform.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Guidewire's application platform, primarily focusing on backend services but with flexibility to occasionally work with infrastructure and frontend
Apply agentic coding tools as Guidewire uses them to dramatically accelerate development
Engineer for quality, scalability, availability, and security in every aspect of the platform
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient platform operations, supporting Guidewire's mission of operational excellence and transformative innovation
Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in backend software engineering, with a strong track record in system design and building core platform services
Experience with coding agents and automation tools
Deep expertise in one of Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, but able to quickly adjust to other languages
Experience building APIs, microservices, and distributed systems at scale
Excellent collaboration, communication, and leadership skills
Experience with Kubernetes and infrastructure as code
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Health and wellness benefits
Paid time off programs, including volunteer time off
Market-competitive pay and incentive programs
Continual development and internal career growth opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Company sponsored retirement plan
Annual company bonus plan
Commissions
Long term incentive awards
Company
Guidewire Software
Guidewire Software provides core back-end systems software to the global property, casual and worker's compensation insurance industry.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$624.75M2024-10-15Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2012-01-25IPO
2008-03-28Series C· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Mike Rosenbaum
CEO
Shaji Sethu
Senior Vice President and General Manager APAC
Recent News
2026-01-16
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