Guidewire Software · 8 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $247K/yr
8+ years expGuidewire Software is a leading platform for P&C insurers, committed to innovation and efficiency. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and deliver AI-powered underwriting SaaS services, focusing on modern full-stack development and cloud-native applications.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, validate and deploy cloud-native full-stack applications on the Guidewire Cloud platform, owning designs for services within the UnderwritingCenter product area
Build scalable and secure applications using modern Java, Spring Boot microservices, and frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js), adhering to best practices for cloud environments
Design and implement AI agents using LangGraph to automate underwriting workflows, assist with risk assessment, and augment underwriter decision-making with intelligent recommendations
Develop conversational AI chatbot interfaces that enable natural language interactions between underwriters and the UnderwritingCenter platform, designing intuitive user experiences for complex insurance workflows
Collaborate within agile, fast-paced development teams, delivering product features and enhancements while consistently helping teammates overcome obstacles, resolve blockers, and complete work tasks to ensure overall team progress
Proactively triage and resolve code defects, ensuring minimal disruption to production systems and quick issue resolution. Serve as an expert on-call/support engineer for the team
Maintain secure coding practices and address application security findings, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safeguarding against vulnerabilities
Manage and own CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless and automated application delivery with exemplary release processes for complex product deployments
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development, with demonstrated progression in technical leadership and the ability to deliver multi-quarter projects within a team or pod
Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your current role as well as data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement
Strong interest in AI/ML engineering and eagerness to work with LLMs, agent frameworks, and conversational AI systems
Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot microservices, with a solid understanding of multithreading and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Deep knowledge of Object-Oriented Design using SOLID and Hexagonal design principles
Proven experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) and familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, OpenSearch)
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration
Strong foundation in Algorithms, Data Structures, and performance optimization techniques for scalable applications
Strong understanding of Unit/Integration Testing, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, thriving in a highly cross-functional, agile environment
BS or MS degree in CS or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
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
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
2026-02-03
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