Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer

Location

Ontario, Canada (Remote)

Full time

Remote

Engineering

• CA $152K – CA $190K, Offers Equity, Offers Bonus

This role is eligible for our comprehensive benefits program, which includes standard coverage and additional supplemental benefits.

This role is available and may represent a new position. Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis

We use AI-enabled tools to sort applications based on job-related criteria and help with noting‑taking during the interview process. A human always decides who moves forward.

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most, starting with their homes and expanding to all they value, in a world where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems leave too many behind.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 ).
• Forbes' America’s Best Startup Employers , 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.

As a Staff Engineer at Kin, you'll develop the products and features that power Kin. Working in a Ruby on Rails environment with a Typescript front‑end and Postgre

SQL database, you will tackle complex engineering problems while collaborating with Product, Design, Dev, and other cross‑functional teams. As your team's technical lead, you will mentor peers and guide projects.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Ruby on Rails and Typescript.
• Set standards for the Engineering team by example.
• Lead pair programming sessions and mentor team members.
• Drive advanced design and architectural tasks.
• Develop technical roadmaps.
• Participate in daily stand‑ups and weekly retrospectives.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Management, and Customer Support to design and implement scalable solutions.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise and support.

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 4+ years coding with Ruby on Rails and Typescript/JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational databases, with exposure to No
  
  SQL.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, API‑first systems.
• Experience with event‑driven architectures.
• Experience in big data engineering on AWS and/or Databricks (plus).
• Ability to articulate value of technical investments.
• Ability to operate with little‑to‑no technical guidance.
• Experience mentoring engineers.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, self‑motivated startup environment.
• Fast learner, ready to bring prior knowledge and continue developing.
• Location in Central or Eastern US time zones (CDT & EDT) strongly preferred.
• Unable to sponsor employment visas.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes standard coverage and additional supplemental benefits.

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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 legally protected characteristics. Kin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact us by sending an email to

Compensation Range: CA $152K – CA $190K