Staff Software Engineer II

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Software Engineer II based in the United States.

Join an innovative technology-driven organization transforming the insurance industry through software engineering, machine learning, and data-driven solutions. As a Staff Software Engineer II, you will serve as a key technical leader within one or more product domains, such as pricing, underwriting, or claims. You will collaborate with engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to define technical strategy, establish priorities, and shape long-term product roadmaps. Working closely with Engineering Managers, you will mentor developers, strengthen technical capabilities, and help teams deliver impactful software solutions. You will combine hands-on coding with architectural leadership, ensuring that systems remain scalable, reliable, and aligned with business objectives. Through collaboration with Product, Data Science, Analytics, and insurance specialists, you will translate complex challenges into effective engineering initiatives. This fully remote opportunity offers the chance to influence engineering standards, drive innovation, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-evolving digital insurance environment.

Accountabilities

• Provide technical leadership: Serve as the primary technical leader for one or more product teams, guiding engineering decisions and ensuring alignment with broader business and technology objectives.
• Collaborate on team leadership: Partner with Engineering Managers to coach, mentor, and develop engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Define technical strategy: Work with Product, Data Science, Analytics, and insurance specialists to establish product-domain priorities, technical direction, and quarterly roadmaps.
• Drive engineering initiatives: Identify, propose, and communicate technical improvements that enhance product effectiveness, system performance, team productivity, and long-term maintainability.
• Contribute to software development: Write and review code strategically during development cycles, leading by example and helping teams deliver high-quality, impactful solutions.
• Strengthen system reliability: Lead by example during incident response, identify opportunities to improve monitoring and resilience, and implement practices that reduce recurring operational issues.
• Establish engineering standards: Collaborate with Staff Engineers across the organization to develop, communicate, and promote consistent engineering practices, architectural principles, and technical standards.
• Lead cross-functional projects: Coordinate complex technical initiatives involving multiple teams and functional domains, ensuring effective communication, sound execution, and alignment on shared outcomes.

Requirements

• Software engineering experience: At least 7 years of professional experience in software engineering, including designing, developing, and maintaining production applications.
• Technical leadership: At least 3 years of experience leading software teams, mentoring engineers, and influencing technical direction.
• Ruby on Rails expertise: Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and the ability to guide teams in building and maintaining reliable software systems.
• Rust familiarity: Working familiarity with Rust and an interest in applying relevant technologies to complex engineering challenges.
• Cross-functional project leadership: Demonstrated experience leading technical projects that span multiple teams, disciplines, and organizational functions.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to connect technical decisions with product strategy, operational requirements, and broader business objectives.
• Communication and