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# Staff Software Engineer (Insurance Tech)

- **Company:** The Ladders
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $245,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Software Design Documents, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, TypeScript, Backend, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p8wflm673m

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience in engineering with end-to-end feature ownership
 * Proficient in Python, with familiarity in TypeScript/JavaScript
 * Expertise in evaluating and modernizing complex legacy systems
 * Experience with AI-assisted engineering tools, demonstrating real business impact
 * Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence to build cross-team trust

## Description

* Architect and code systems for AI-native products in the auto casualty business
 * Analyze legacy systems to determine rebuild, replace, or maintain decisions
 * Develop backend architectures balancing prototypes and stable systems using AI
 * Establish engineering best practices, including design documents and code reviews in collaboration with other teams


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