Software Engineer - Product

Responsibilities

• Design and implement product features, taking ownership from problem definition through delivery
• Identify bottlenecks and build solutions that help us move faster, balancing first-principles thinking with practical judgment about what matters most
• Own problems end-to-end, thinking through user experience, component architecture, performance, and accessibility—digging deep to understand root causes and optimize for real-world outcomes
• Build polished, responsive interfaces that translate complex insurance workflows into intuitive user experiences
• Iterate on existing features to a high degree of excellence based on user feedback and product metrics
• Collaborate with senior engineers on architectural decisions and technical direction

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience building production web applications with TypeScript and React
• Strong understanding of modern frontend architecture, state management, and component design patterns
• Experience working across the stack—comfortable collaborating on APIs and backend systems
• Demonstrated ownership mindset: you clarify requirements, ask great questions, and drive work to completion
• Track record of shipping high-quality user experiences without compromising on velocity

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Python backend development
• Familiarity with AWS and cloud infrastructure
• Experience at a high-growth startup
• Interest in fintech, insurtech, or regulated industries

About Authentic

Authentic builds the infrastructure that powers insurance programs. We partner with leading brokerages to design and manage custom insurance programs, backed by A and A- rated carriers operating nationwide. Brokers bring the data and distribution. We bring everything else: the technology, the capacity, and the underwriting expertise to stand up specialized programs at speed and build them to last. We’re a Series A company backed by top investors, including FirstMark Capital, Zigg Capital, Slow Ventures, Clocktower, Commerce Ventures, and Altai. We’ve grown over 15x in the past year with a massive market opportunity ahead.

Our (FTE) benefits

• Competitive salary, equity, and role trajectory
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave

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