Software Engineer - Product

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. Responsibilities Design and implement product features, taking ownership from problem definition through delivery Identify bottlenecks and build solutions that help us move faster, balancing first-principles thinking with practical judgment about what matters most Own problems end-to-end, thinking through 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 Collaborate with senior engineers on architectural decisions and technical direction Experience 3-5 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 ownership mindset: you clarify requirements, ask great questions, and drive work to completion Track record of shipping high-quality user experiences without compromising on velocity Nice to Haves Experience with Python backend development Familiarity with AWS and cloud