Senior Software Engineer - PolicyMe

Overview

We’re on a mission to modernize insurance, making it simpler, more accessible, and customer-first. PolicyMe is a remote-first, Toronto-based startup building a groundbreaking new product line that transforms the insurance broker experience through AI and machine learning.

As a Senior AI-Driven Full Stack Engineer, you'll design and implement intelligent systems that automate manual processes and unlock powerful data-driven insights. You will work across the full stack (frontend, backend, and AI/ML initiatives) using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, n8n, LangChain/LangGraph, and AWS.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the design and development of full-stack features for AI-powered web applications using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• Define technical vision and architectural principles for AI/ML systems.
• Drive innovation by researching and prototyping cutting-edge AI technologies.
• Ensure security, scalability, and observability best practices across cloud architecture.
• Partner closely with product, design, and business teams to communicate technical designs and strategies.
• Serve as a role model for engineering standards, bringing consistency across systems while mentoring junior and intermediate engineers.
• Help drive sound technical decision-making across ambiguous, system-spanning problems.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack web development and production AI/ML systems.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML domains like NLP, computer vision, recommendation engines, etc.
• Proficiency with cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and microservices.
• Proven ability to architect and lead end-to-end AI projects, including security best practices.
• Exceptional technical communication and knowledge-sharing abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and deliver innovative solutions in fast-paced startup environments.
• Strong development skills in React, Python, and Node (or equivalent technologies).

Why Join Us

• Compensation: Target cash compensation of $160,000 - $195,000 CAD, based on experience.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO with 20 vacation days.
• Health & Benefits: Comprehensive benefits plan with premiums paid in full by PolicyMe.
• Learning & Growth: Dedicated L&D budget, AI tooling budget, twice-yearly performance reviews, and ongoing mentorship.
• Equity: Access to stock options based on performance.
• Remote-First Culture: Option to work from home or the Toronto office, with company-sponsored bi-annual in-person offsites.