Software Engineer, AI Product + Agents

Shepherd • San Francisco, CA

123d

About The Position

Shepherd is looking for a talented software engineer who's passionate about what we're building and ready to do the best work of their career. The role involves working on Shepherd's platform, which consists of data collection, automated underwriting, and policy administration. You will collaborate with other engineers to develop Shepherd's AI product strategy, iterate on AI implementation, and contribute to product strategy and architectural decisions. The ideal candidate thrives on ownership, drives results, and cares deeply about both technical excellence and customer impact.

Requirements

• 5+ years of working experience, preferably as a full-stack engineer.
• Experience with Javascript/Typescript (backend and/or frontend).
• Strong opinions, weakly held; able to advocate for ideas but adapt to better solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in taking end-to-end ownership of features and systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial construction or related fields.
• Interest in improving construction safety and productivity.
• Experience mentoring other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop Shepherd's AI product strategy.
• Iterate and experiment on AI implementation across the platform.
• Work across the stack and different disciplines (e.g., underwriting, design, product management).
• Mentor other engineers as the team scales.
• Balance innovation with pragmatic delivery.
• Contribute to product strategy and architectural decisions.
• Collaborate closely with PM, CTO, and the insurance team.

Benefits

• 100% contribution to top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO for flexibility and recharge.
• Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks provided.
• Premium office spaces in SF, NYC, or Dallas-Fort Worth.
• Access to premium coaching and professional development.
• Competitive 401(k) plan offered.
• Dog-friendly office environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level