Senior Backend Engineer (USA)

Kalepa is revolutionizing the trillion-dollar commercial insurance industry with their state-of-the-art AI Copilot platform. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll join a team that's transforming how underwriters make decisions, working with cutting-edge technologies including NLP, firmographic data, and entity resolution.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging problems at the intersection of large data pipelines, distributed systems, machine learning models, and robust infrastructure. You'll be part of a global team of polyglot engineers from top technology companies like Facebook, Google, Amazon, Mastercard, and Uber.

The position requires 5+ years of software engineering experience and strong expertise in Python, though experience with other OO languages is valued. You'll work with AWS serverless technologies, PostgreSQL, and various modern development tools. The role demands someone who can build scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructure and data-driven microservices.

Kalepa's culture is built on five core principles: Hustle & Grit, Customer Focus, Meritocracy, Transparency, and Experimentation. The company offers a competitive compensation package including a salary range of $170K-$210K, significant equity options, comprehensive health benefits, and various perks including global offsites (previous locations include Rome, Buenos Aires, and upcoming Lisbon).

The company maintains both a New York office and supports remote work across the US, with team members speaking 10+ languages globally. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to make a significant impact in transforming a traditional industry through cutting-edge technology while working with a diverse, ambitious team.