About the job
About Ethos
At Ethos, we are dedicated to revolutionizing life insurance for millions of families, making the process faster and more accessible. By blending industry expertise with cutting-edge technology and a personal touch, we help you find the ideal policy to safeguard your loved ones.
Our innovative approach utilizes advanced technology and data science to simplify the life insurance experience, transforming a traditionally lengthy process into a seamless digital interaction that can be completed in minutes. We have issued billions in coverage monthly, breaking down traditional barriers and modernizing the industry. Our comprehensive technology platform is instrumental in enhancing family financial health.
We strive to make life insurance easier, quicker, and better for everyone.
Supported by esteemed investors such as General Catalyst, Sequoia Capital, Accel Partners, Google Ventures, SoftBank, and the investment ventures of celebrities like Jay-Z and Kevin Durant, we are proud to have been recognized on CB Insights' Global Insurtech 50 list and BuiltIn's Top 100 Midsize Companies in San Francisco. As we grow rapidly, we are on the lookout for passionate individuals eager to help protect the next million families!
About the Role:
As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will be pivotal in designing and developing scalable platform services and systems that drive our core offerings. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and partner functions to deliver high-quality solutions while upholding exceptional standards for execution, clarity, and engineering integrity.
This position is tailored for an engineer who possesses a blend of profound technical insight and strong leadership skills. You will spearhead complex initiatives, align cross-team efforts, and influence the platform's trajectory by making critical architectural decisions and fostering best practices and innovation. In this role, you will act as a multiplier, contributing not just by writing outstanding code but also by elevating the capabilities of your peers.
