Staff Software Engineer

Root Insurance is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead engineering initiatives within their product domains. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in Ruby on Rails and familiarity with React. The position offers a competitive salary range of $180,000 - $229,000 plus bonus and LTI eligibility.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll be the primary technical leader for one or more teams, working closely with software engineers to ship valuable software while collaborating with stakeholders to define strategy and roadmaps. The role demands both technical excellence and leadership skills, with responsibilities including coaching team members, partnering with cross-functional teams, and driving technical initiatives.

Root is revolutionizing the insurance industry through technology, using machine learning and mobile telematic platforms. The company offers a "work where it works best" policy, supporting remote work across the US. They pride themselves on their culture of autonomy, impact, and collaboration, attracting "crazy-smart" people who challenge conventional approaches.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years leading teams, strong expertise in Ruby on Rails, and proven ability to lead cross-functional projects. They should excel in both technical execution and communication with various stakeholders. Root values diversity and encourages applications even if candidates don't meet every qualification perfectly.

Working at Root means joining a FinTech innovator that judges people based on their work's merit. The company offers an environment where self-starters can have limitless opportunities to contribute, solve impactful problems, and engage in rich discussions with talented colleagues.