Root Insurance

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Posted: 4 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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The Principal Software Engineer role at Root Insurance is a senior-level position within the Engineering team, focusing on driving technical strategy and innovation. This individual will lead the design and development of scalable software solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust products that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include architecting complex systems, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring code quality through rigorous testing and deployment practices. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in Java or Python, has hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, and is familiar with modern DevOps tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. With a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, the role requires a deep understanding of insurance industry challenges and the ability to develop solutions that address these issues at scale.

Skills

Python Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD SQL PostgreSQL Git Jenkins Terraform Linux Scrum

What you'll do

Manage financial reporting and analysis for investor relations.
Oversee state-specific insurance operations and compliance requirements.
Lead software engineering projects from conception to deployment.
Develop and maintain quantitative models for risk assessment.
Design and implement product features based on user feedback.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in software engineering or related field.
Strong background in quantitative analysis and data science techniques.
Proven track record in insurance operations and field appraisal management.
Excellent communication skills for investor relations and stakeholder engagement.
Experience with product design and development processes.

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