Root Insurance

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Posted: 33 days ago

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About Root Insurance

Root Insurance is a usage-based auto insurance company that uses telematics and smartphone data to price insurance based on individual driving behavior, rewarding safe drivers with lower rates. Industry: Insurance Technology & Auto Insurance

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As a Principal Software Engineer at Root Insurance, you will join the Engineering team to lead and mentor developers in building scalable and robust software solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing complex systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality code through rigorous testing and deployment processes. The role requires expertise in modern programming languages such as Python or Java, proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, and experience with microservices architecture and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. With a focus on insurance technology, you will tackle challenges related to policy management, claims processing, and customer engagement at scale, contributing to the company’s mission of transforming the auto insurance industry through innovative tech solutions.

Skills

Python SQL Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Git PostgreSQL Redis Scikit-learn TensorFlow Pandas Jupyter Notebook Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Manage investor communications and provide financial analysis.
Lead software development for complex projects with cross-functional teams.
Design and implement advanced algorithms to optimize insurance operations.
Adjust claims for high-complexity cases, ensuring accurate assessments.
Conduct legal research and draft compliance documents for regulatory adherence.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in software engineering or related field.
Strong background in full-stack development and cloud technologies.
Expertise in Python, Java, or similar programming languages.
Proven track record in leading complex projects and mentoring teams.
Deep understanding of insurance operations and regulatory compliance.

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