Senior Back End Software Engineer

EverQuote•Cambridge, MA

2d•$150,700 - $177,300•Hybrid

About The Position

EverQuote is a leading AI-powered growth solutions partner for regulated property and casualty insurance entities. We enable the largest insurance carriers and thousands of agents to maximize customer acquisition across digital channels. Fueled by our proprietary data assets and AI traffic engine, EverQuote is transforming how providers attract and engage consumers to grow market share. Joining our team puts you at the forefront of this transformation. You will collaborate with a dedicated group of builders to solve complex problems and reshape a massive industry. If you want to drive real-world impact and do the best work of your career, EverQuote is the place for you. We move fast, rely on data, and hold ourselves to high standards of excellence. EverQuote is seeking a Senior Back End Software Engineer to join our growing team. As a senior engineer, you will be instrumental in architecting, building, and scaling systems that power our core business. You will also play a key role in mentoring fellow engineers, driving technical excellence, and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent hands-on professional experience.
5+ years in a high-growth software product company.
Strong background building production-grade applications using server-side languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
Familiarity with streaming data platforms, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud-native infrastructure (AWS/GCP).
Deep experience designing microservices architectures and deploying with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience leveraging modern software tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot, Codex) to increase productivity and code quality.
A passion for knowledge-sharing, code reviews, and helping teammates elevate their technical skills.
Comfort using data and key metrics to guide architecture decisions and validate concepts.
Must be able to work in the U.S. without the need for employer-sponsored visa support.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable, performant, and reliable back-end applications and microservices.
Mentor and guide engineers across the team, providing technical insights and helping others unblock complex problems.
Partner with product, data, and business teams to translate technical concepts into high-impact products.
Help modernize and optimize infrastructure using microservices, containers, and modern automation tools.