Senior Software Engineer, Conversational AI
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#Artificial Intelligence
#Software Development
#Node.Js
#TypeScript
#RESTful APIs
#Architecture
#Google Cloud
Trellis is a rapidly expanding, profitable Series A startup supported by prominent investors including General Catalyst, QED, NYCA, and Amex Ventures. Our mission is to simplify the insurance shopping experience for home and auto owners across America. By leveraging machine learning and generative AI, we provide a faster and more intuitive platform that helps our customers save time and reduce financial stress. We operate as a fully remote organization, driven by a founder with a proven history of building successful public companies, and we are looking for individuals who value speed, ownership, and high-quality craftsmanship.
Key outcomes
- Provide technical oversight and project guidance to ensure the delivery of high-quality, well-tested software solutions.
- Lead by example, maintaining high standards for code quality and professional work habits.
- Manage the full software development lifecycle, including planning, development, validation, and ongoing maintenance.
- Convert conceptual product ideas into detailed technical plans for review by leadership and stakeholders.
- Design experiments and high-impact projects that align with our broader engineering and business strategies.
- Analyze complex systems to identify challenges and develop effective, scalable solutions.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by providing constructive feedback during code reviews and hosting knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Support the growth of the team by assisting with the onboarding of new engineering hires.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional experience in software development.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience serving in a senior engineering capacity.
- Proven production experience working with Node.js and TypeScript.
- Strong background in backend development, specifically in designing RESTful APIs and managing business logic within data stores.
- Deep expertise in system architecture and design.
- Demonstrated success in operational excellence and cross-functional leadership.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, particularly within the Google Cloud ecosystem.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly in writing and through digital collaboration tools.
- A product-minded approach, focusing on the underlying business value of your technical decisions.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in product development environments where you acted as a primary decision-maker.
- A history of working autonomously while maintaining high accountability.
- A collaborative spirit, with a track record of building consensus across diverse teams.
Compensation
We offer competitive, 75th-percentile compensation packages that include base salary, bonuses, and equity opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Unlimited vacation time.
- Platinum-tier medical insurance, with 100% of premiums covered for employees and 65% for dependents.
- A 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- A dedicated budget for your home office setup.
- Full flexibility to work remotely from anywhere.
How to apply
If you are a detail-oriented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through our careers portal to begin the conversation about joining our team.
