Sr. Software Engineer - Product

Authentic is a tech-enabled MGA (managing general agent). We design and run insurance programs for specific kinds of businesses, like restaurants, gyms, and power producers. Brokers bring us the businesses that need coverage, and carriers back our policies. Every program runs on a platform we built ourselves, and we own every line of code behind it. Engineers and insurance experts build it side by side in New York and Dayton, Ohio. Since our founding in 2022, we’ve grown to 80+ people and been named to the 2026 CB Insights Insurtech 50.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex product features, taking ownership from problem definition through delivery, without needing heavy direction
• Identify bottlenecks and build solutions that help us move faster, using first-principles thinking combined with practical judgment about what matters most
• Own problems end-to-end, thinking through everything from 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
• Mentor and coach other engineers on the team

Experience

• 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 high agency and ownership: you naturally clarify what "good" looks like, ask great questions, and drive to completion
• Track record of shipping high-quality user experiences without compromising on velocity
• Experience mentoring engineers and elevating team capabilities

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Python backend development
• Familiarity with AWS and cloud infrastructure
• Experience at a high-growth startup, ideally going from 0-1
• Interest in fintech, insurtech, or regulated industries

Our (FTE) benefits

• Competitive salary, equity, and role trajectory
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave

About Authentic

Authentic builds the infrastructure that program insurance runs on. We partner with leading brokerages to design and manage custom insurance programs, backed by A and A- rated carriers operating nationwide. Brokers bring the data and distribution. We bring everything else: the technology, the capacity, and the underwriting expertise to stand up specialized programs at speed and build them to last.  We’re a Series A company backed by top investors, including FirstMark Capital, Zigg Capital, Slow Ventures, Clocktower, Commerce Ventures, and Altai. We’ve grown over 15x in the past year with a massive market opportunity ahead.

Authentic is committed to building an inclusive working environment regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, education, age, or other personal characteristics. We believe that people do their best work when they can be themselves, and different perspectives and experiences make us stronger as a team. We’re proud of the supportive and inclusive workplace we're building together and are always working to make it even better.