Staff Software Engineer
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most, starting with their homes and expanding to all they value, in a world where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems leave too many behind.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, Design and other cross-functional teams. As your team's technical lead, you'll to mentor team members, and lead projects.
A day in the life could include:
Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Ruby on Rails 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
Working with Design, Product Management, and Customer Support partners to design and implement scalable solutions
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
4+ years experience coding with Ruby on Rails and Typescript/Javascript
Strong understanding of SQL and RDBMS, with exposure to NoSQL
Experience in designing and implementing scalable, API-first systems
Experience with event-driven architectures
Experience in big data engineering on AWS and/or DataBricks is a plus
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!
We offer a comprehensive benefits program, allowing you to choose the
benefits that are best for you and your family including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, as well as elective voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal assistance and pet insurance. Kinfolk become eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following their start date.
In addition to these benefits, we also are excited to offer the following:
Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level.
401K with company match of up to 4% of eligible earnings
Flexible PTO for exempt employees (employees typically take 15-20 days annually), along with 8 company-observed holidays
A paid parental leave program that provides 100% salary continuation of up to 14 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non birthing parents
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis
#LI-REMOTE
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, MO, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI.
For remote technical positions located in Canada, we are only able to hire individuals who reside in Ontario. Applicants must be able to live and work full-time in Ontario to be considered.
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. Kin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact us by sending an email to careers@kin.com