Senior Software Engineer (Product)
About The Position
We’re building applied AI systems for high‑stakes, real‑world decisions. Our platform ingests and reasons over large, messy data to surface evidence with hard constraints around fairness, auditability, and low bias. The single gnarliest, most impact‑heavy place this problem shows up is in insurance claims, so that’s where we’re deployed today, running in production at some of the largest carriers in North America. We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Product team. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and develop innovative products that enhance our platform's functionality and user experience. We have engineering hubs in New York City, Toronto and Vancouver, and this role is 5 days per week onsite in one of those offices. We optimize for people who like to think deeply, whiteboard with other sharp engineers, and ship ambitious systems together in person. Join us at Owl.co and become an integral part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming the insurance industry through technology. Your contributions will play a crucial role in enhancing our products and delivering value to our clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on product engineering.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar.
- Experience with modern web frameworks and technologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and APIs.
- Experience in Agile development methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Design, develop, and maintain product features and enhancements for our platform.
- Implement best practices in software development to ensure code quality, security, and performance.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve the technical stack.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits: we cover 100% of the premiums for you and 70% for your family (medical, dental & vision)
- RRSP matching to help you save for your future
- 4 weeks of paid time off & 5 additional personal/sick days
- Daily team lunches
- Bi-annual offsites
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
