Senior Full Stack Engineer (New York)

Kalepa is revolutionizing the trillion-dollar commercial insurance industry with their state-of-the-art AI Copilot platform. As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you'll join a team that's transforming how underwriters make decisions, working with cutting-edge technologies including NLP, firmographic data, and entity resolution.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging problems at the intersection of large data pipelines, distributed systems, machine learning models, and robust infrastructure. You'll be part of a global team of polyglot engineers, bringing experience from top technology companies like Facebook, Google, Amazon, Mastercard, and Uber.

The position requires 5+ years of software engineering experience, with expertise in both frontend (React/Redux) and backend development. You'll work with modern technologies including Python, AWS serverless, and PostgreSQL. The company values technical excellence, customer focus, and rapid experimentation.

Kalepa offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $185,000 to $215,000, plus significant equity options. Benefits include fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, 20 days PTO, and unique perks like global offsites (previous locations include Rome, Buenos Aires, and upcoming Lisbon).

The company culture emphasizes hustle, grit, and meritocracy, with a strong focus on transparency and experimentation. While primarily based in New York with a hybrid work arrangement, Kalepa maintains a global presence with team members speaking 10+ languages. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who want to make a significant impact in transforming a traditional industry through technology.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, appreciate challenging technical problems, and value recognition for excellent work. You'll be stepping into a greenfield opportunity where your efforts will have massive impact on the company's success and the broader insurance industry.