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Software Engineer, Front-End Focus at Kin Insurance. Remote Location: Chicago, IL. Kin is redesigning insurance to be smarter, faster, and centered on the customer. We use intelligent pricing, offer seamless bundling, and make every step (from purchasing, servicing to claims) simple and friction-free, especially in the places traditional insurers often ignore.. We empower people to protect what matters most, starting with their homes and expanding to all they value, in a world where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems leave too many behind. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:. Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2025).. Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2024, Ranked #37 in 2024).. Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.. Forbes’ Fintech 50.. Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.. So, what’s the role?. As a Staff Engineer at Kin, you'll develop the products and features that make Kin operate. We're a Ruby on Rails environment with Typescript front-end and PostgreSQL database, and we apply Agile methodologies to our product and software development processes. In your role, you will have the opportunity to work on more complex engineering problems while collaborating with peers in Dev, Product, QA, and other cross-functional teams. As a senior team member, you'll have the opportunity to mentor more junior engineers, and on occasion lead small teams.. A day in the life could include: . Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Ruby on Rails and occasionally some Python and Typescript. Setting the standards for the Engineering team by example. Leading pair programming sessions and providing mentorship to team members. Driving and fostering advanced design or architectural tasks. Developing technical roadmaps. Participating in daily stands and weekly retros. Collaborating with cross-functional team members, including our Insurance Product and Actuarial teams. Providing subject matter expertise and support. I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?. 6+ years of professional software engineering experience. 5+ years experience coding with Ruby. Experience with architectural planning and design. Ability to articulate value of technical investments. Ability to operate with little-to-no technical guidance. Experience mentoring engineers. Comfortable in a startup environment – we’re fast-paced, self-motivated, and determined to change the industry. A fast learner, ready to bring previous knowledge to this position and continue developing along the way. Location in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT & EDT) strongly preferred. At this time, we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! . Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance. Flexible PTO policy . Remote work. Generous equity package. 401K with company match. Parental leave. Continuing education and professional development. The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact. For Sales Agents and Customer Service Agents: These roles sit in any of the following 30 states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. . For all other positions, these roles can sit in any of the following 40 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA (exempt only), CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. . State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.. About Kin. Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, . visit www.kin.com. ..  . EEOC Statement. Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.