Software Engineer, Back-End Focus

Kin is redesigning insurance to be smarter, faster, and centered on the customer. We use intelligent pricing, offer seamless bundling, and make every step (from purchasing, servicing to claims) simple and friction-free, especially in the places traditional insurers often ignore.

We empower people to protect what matters most, starting with their homes and expanding to all they value, in a world where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems leave too many behind. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:

• Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2025).

• Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2024, Ranked #37 in 2024).

• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

• Forbes’ Fintech 50.

Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So, what’s the role?

As a Software Engineer, Back-End at Kin focus you'll work on small teams to develop the products and features that make Kin operate. We're a Ruby on Rails environment with Typescript front-end and PostgreSQL database, and we apply Agile methodologies to our product and software development processes. In your role, you will have the opportunity to work on features and products in a collaborative engineering environment where you can work closely with peers as well as cross-functionally.

A day in the life could include: 

• Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Ruby on Rails

• Delivering stories, tasks, or entire features

• Pair programming with team members

• Participating in daily stands and weekly retros

• Collaborating with cross-functional team members

• Providing subject matter expertise and support

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

• Track record of shipping small to medium size software projects

• Proficiency coding in Ruby, Javascript, or Typescript

• Comfortable in a startup environment – we’re fast-paced, self-motivated, and determined to change the industry

• A fast learner, ready to bring previous knowledge to this position and continue developing along the way

• Location in Central or Eastern time zones (CST & EST) strongly preferred

• At this time, we are unable to sponsor employment visa

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Flexible PTO policy 

• Very generous equity options and 401K

• Parental Leave

• Continuing education and professional development 

• Disability and Life Insurance 

• Onsite gym membership - when we return to the office (Chicago office only) 

• The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact

#LI-REMOTE

For Sales Agents and Customer Service Agents: These roles sit in any of the following 30 states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI.

For all other positions, these roles can sit in any of the following 40 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA (exempt only), CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above.

State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.