Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Chestnut, a cutting-edge technology company transforming the insurance industry, as a key member of our expanding founding engineering team. We're building a customizable platform to address industry challenges and are seeking a highly skilled full-stack engineer with a passion for solving complex problems. You will architect and build scalable software solutions, lead engineering decisions, and collaborate closely with founders and other teams. This role requires expertise in Golang, experience with cloud infrastructure, and a strong understanding of software design principles. We offer a remote-first work culture, competitive compensation and equity, unlimited PTO, and top-notch health benefits.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a backend and/or full-stack engineer
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Expert-level knowledge of Golang programming language and ecosystem
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience working with Git and writing technical specs
• Experience working with gRPC and Protocol Buffers
• Bachelor’s and or Master’s degree in Computer Science or another STEM field (or equivalent work experience)
• An entrepreneurial spirit - you have or have always wanted to start a company

Responsibilities

• Architect & Build – Design, develop, and deploy scalable software solutions from scratch
• Full-Stack Development – Own backend and frontend systems, ensuring seamless performance
• Technical Leadership – Drive engineering decisions, set best practices, and mentor as the team grows
• Rapid Iteration – Prototype, ship, and refine features based on user feedback
• Scalability & Performance – Ensure system reliability and efficiency as the platform scales
• Infrastructure & DevOps – Manage cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and security best practices
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with founders, product, and design to shape the roadmap

Preferred Qualifications

• Worked at an early stage (Seed or Series A) company, and/or a company that services the insurance industry
• Familiarity with TypeScript / React or similar frameworks
• Experience managing ETL data pipelines
• Experience with general ledgers and double entry accounting
• Experience with Terraform or other IaC equivalent technologies

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity, with 10 year exercise window for stock options
• Remote-first work culture
• Quarterly offsites for all of us to bond
• Unlimited PTO with 4 weeks recommended per year
• Top notch health, dental, and vision insurance subsidized by us