Software Engineer, AI Product + Agents

What We Do

Shepherd is an AI-native commercial insurance platform transforming how high-hazard industries get covered. Our mission is to make risk frictionless for the builders and operators shaping the physical world — protecting progress from concept through construction and into decades of operation.

The infrastructure behind the AI boom — data centers, semiconductor fabs, renewable energy assets — has to be built and insured. But traditional carriers weren’t built for this speed:

• Complex commercial construction projects routinely wait weeks for a single quote
• Legacy carriers rely on static applications and disconnected systems
• Brokers chase carriers through calls, emails, and resubmissions

We’re looking for a talented software engineer who’s passionate about what we’re building and ready to do the best work of their career. You thrive on ownership, drive results, and care deeply about both technical excellence and customer impact.

You would be our dream candidate if…

• You aren’t afraid of ambiguity, and it may even excite you
• You enjoy shipping product every day (maybe multiple times a day) while maintaining high quality standards
• You enjoy wearing multiple hats while solving problems; as an engineer, product manager, and designer
• You take end-to-end ownership of features and systems, from conception through release
• You care about the built-world and how to improve construction safety and productivity
  
  You care about others’ growth and welcome mentoring other engineers — you’ve led or been a major contributor on significant projects
• You have strong opinions, weakly held — you advocate for your ideas but adapt when presented with better solutions
• You communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• You have experience working with Java script/Typescript (backend and/or frontend)
• You have at least 5+ years of working experience (preferably as a full-stack engineer) with a track record of delivering high-impact products

About the Role

Shepherd’s platform consists of three primary elements: data collection, automated underwriting, and policy administration.

• You will work with other engineers on developing Shepherd’s AI product strategy
• You will iterate and experiment on AI implementation across our platform
• You will work across the stack, even across different disciplines (e.g. underwriting, design, product management)
• You will play an integral role in building our culture as the company grows and mentor other engineers as we scale the team
• You will balance innovation with pragmatic delivery — staying current with emerging tech while shipping quality products
• You will contribute to product strategy and architectural decisions, not just implementation
• You will collaborate closely with PM, Mo (CTO) and the insurance team (underwriters, actuaries and more!)

Frontend

• React & Next.js
• Typescript
• GraphQL w/ Apollo

Backend

• Node.js
• Postgres & Redis
• Typescript
• GraphQL APIs

• Premium Healthcare — 100% contribution to top-tier health, dental, and vision
• Fertility benefits and family building support
• Unlimited PTO — flexibility to take the time off, recharge, and perform
• Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks
• Offices in SF, NYC, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, and LA
• Professional Development — access to premium coaching, including leadership development
• Competitive 401(k) Plan
• Dog-friendly office — plenty of dogs to play with and make friends with in the SF office

$170K – $220K
• Offers Equity

Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Shepherd’s total compensation package for employees. Other benefits include stock options, an unlimited paid time off policy, and 100% coverage on medical, vision and dental insurance.