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# Founding Software Engineer

- **Company:** Stott and May
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, TypeScript, Backend, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.stottandmay.com/job/founding-software-engineer-77503/apply

## About the Role

* Experience in backend development (Python/TypeScript preferred).
 * Expertise in building scalable systems and working with AI/ML tools.
 * Passion for solving complex problems and shaping a product from the ground up.

## Description

* Build and scale our core product as an early engineer.
 * Develop AI-driven tools to automate workflows for Insurers.
 * Collaborate closely with the founding team in a high-impact, in-person environment.


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