Build scalable Ruby and Typescript applications that power Kin’s insurance platform. Solve complex problems, mentor engineers, and ship high-impact features in a fast-moving environment.
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Kin makes life simpler, more affordable, and better for homeowners — especially in the places where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems make it hardest. We start with smarter homeowners insurance and expand to everything homeowners need to thrive.
Using data, technology, and thoughtful human support, we’re building products that are clear, fair, and help homeowners feel confident — so homeowners aren’t left behind when they need help most.
Founded in 2016, Kin is a remote-first employer with Kinfolk across more than 35 states. We serve customers in 13 states (and counting). Our disciplined growth, strong customer satisfaction, and focus on long-term sustainability fosters outstanding growth, attracts marquee investors, and earns recognition and accolades, including:
Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2026)
Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021-2024)
Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Forbes’ Fintech 50
Great Places to Work Certified (2024-2026)
Most importantly, we’re building Kin to be a place where people do meaningful work with real impact — for our customers, our communities, and each other. We're excited to tell you more about how you can contribute to our rapid growth, strong unit economics, profitability, and excellent customer ratings. To learn more about how we work and what we’re building, visit kin.com and see how we work.
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help us build and scale the products that power Kin’s insurance platform. As we continue to grow, we’re investing in strengthening our core systems while accelerating the delivery of new features that improve the homeowner experience.
In this role, you’ll tackle complex engineering challenges across our Ruby-based backend and Typescript front-end systems. You’ll collaborate closely with Product, QA, and cross-functional partners to ship high-quality features using Scrum methodologies. Beyond delivery, you’ll play a key role in elevating engineering standards — mentoring junior engineers, contributing to architectural decisions, and helping ensure our systems remain reliable, maintainable, and scalable.
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services in Ruby, with occasional contributions in Python and Typescript
Develop and enhance front-end functionality using modern JavaScript frameworks and Typescript
Lead and contribute to architectural and design discussions that improve long-term system maintainability
Ship large, complex features from concept through deployment with high quality and strong testing practices
Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, PMO, and other engineering teams to align technical solutions with business goals
Mentor junior engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and technical guidance
Advocate for thoughtful technical investments and clearly articulate trade-offs to stakeholders
Contribute to improving development workflows, tooling, and engineering best practices
In your first 6–12 months at Kin, success is less about checking boxes and more about the impact you create. You’ll use your skills and judgment to take ownership of meaningful work, improve how we operate, and help move Kin’s mission forward. Along the way, you’ll deliver outcomes that make a real difference for both Kinfolk and the homeowners we serve.
By the end of your first year, you should feel confident in your role, trusted as an owner, and proud of the progress you’ve helped make.
You’ve successfully shipped multiple complex features that deliver measurable value to customers or internal stakeholders
System reliability, performance, or maintainability has improved due to your architectural contributions
Junior engineers demonstrate growth and increased confidence due to your mentorship and guidance
Technical trade-offs are better understood across teams because of your clear communication and advocacy
Core Experience & Technical Skills
Demonstrated track record of shipping large, complex software projects in production environments
Fluency in Ruby and experience working with Python or Typescript
Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases
Experience contributing to architectural design and technical decision-making
Ability to articulate the value and trade-offs of technical investments
Experience mentoring engineers through code reviews, pairing, or informal leadership
Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular
Experience operating within Agile/Scrum development environments
Working Style & Environment
Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities
Ability to operate independently with limited technical guidance
Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration experience
Located in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT or EDT) strongly preferred
We believe a great hiring experience should be clear, respectful, and human. Applications for this role are accepted on an on-going basis. While our recruiting team uses AI tools for efficiency, resumes are still screened by Kin’s in-house recruiters, and candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by recruiters and hiring teams. Rest assured, real people make real decisions.
The hiring process and timeline for each role will vary, depending on the position. However, here are some things you can expect from us:
Prompt updates and feedback following interviews
Interviews with recruiters, hiring managers, and members of teams
Skills assessment relevant to the position, if applicable
Genuine, thoughtful human interaction at every step
We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits program, allowing you to choose the benefits that are best for you and your family, starting on the first day of the month following your start date.
Core Benefits That Support You
Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level
401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible earnings
Multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage
Company-funded HSA contributions (based on medical plan selection)
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Health & Wellbeing
A variety of supplemental benefit options, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet insurance