Sr. Software Engineer - Product

Authentic•New York, NY

About The Position

Authentic helps insurance brokers create better insurance products for their clients. We provide the technology platform and behind-the-scenes support that lets brokers build custom insurance solutions for specific industries or customer groups. Think of us as the operating system that powers these specialized insurance offerings. For brokers, this means they can offer unique products their competitors don't have, earn more money, and spend less time on paperwork and administrative tasks. We handle the complex (technology, compliance, and partnerships with highly-rated insurance carriers), so they can focus on serving their customers and growing their business.

Requirements

5+ years of experience building production web applications with TypeScript and React
Strong understanding of modern frontend architecture, state management, and component design patterns
Experience working across the stack—comfortable collaborating on APIs and backend systems
Demonstrated high agency and ownership: you naturally clarify what "good" looks like, ask great questions, and drive to completion
Track record of shipping high-quality user experiences without compromising on velocity
Experience mentoring engineers and elevating team capabilities

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python backend development
Familiarity with AWS and cloud infrastructure
Experience at a high-growth startup, ideally going from 0-1
Interest in fintech, insurtech, or regulated industries

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of complex product features, taking ownership from problem definition through delivery, without needing heavy direction
Identify bottlenecks and build solutions that help us move faster, using first-principles thinking combined with practical judgment about what matters most
Own problems end-to-end, thinking through everything from user experience, component architecture, performance, and accessibility—digging deep to understand root causes and optimize for real-world outcomes
Build polished, responsive interfaces that translate complex insurance workflows into intuitive user experiences
Iterate on existing features to a high degree of excellence based on user feedback and product metrics
Mentor and coach other engineers on the team