Staff Software Engineer

Posted 2 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office or Remote
175K-190K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Insurance • Professional Services • Software
The Role
The Staff Software Engineer will lead architectural strategy and technical vision, mentor engineers, and drive feature development within a remote-first environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Title: Staff Software Engineer
Company: Snapsheet
Job Location: USA, Remote
Job Type: Full-time, direct hire

About Snapsheet: Snapsheet is claims technology the way it should be: purposeful, precise, and designed to deliver outcomes. Where others bolt things on, we engineer them into our core systems and processes across cloud-based claims management, virtual vehicle appraisals, and elite loss and recovery services. Trusted by over 170+ P&C Carriers, MGAs, MGUs, TPAs, and logistics companies, our open architecture is built to fit how our companies work, not the other way around. 

Role Overview: 

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will drive the technical vision and architectural strategy for our core systems and platform. Because we are a growing organization with multiple high-impact teams, your specific placement will be determined by your technical expertise and our strategic initiatives.

In this role, you will work with senior-level stakeholders to drive critical decisions on vendor-related features and the future of our platform's functionality. We look for technical leaders who are passionate about mentoring engineers, leading complex feature development, and delivering impactful, production-ready solutions in a collaborative, remote-first environment.

What you’ll get:

  • Remote working environment - your new commute is however long it takes to walk to your desk!
  • Flexibility - empathy is ingrained in who we are and we are happy to offer a flexible PTO policy, casual dress code, and more! 
  • Development - Mentorship programs, 1-on-1 management, promote when ready culture, quarterly internal promotion opportunities, and goal setting sessions.
  • Fun -  Celebrations just because, yearly in-person and remote events, Snapsheet Swag, Employee Resource Groups, and more! 

What we are looking for:

  • BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field 
  • 7+ years of full-stack web development experience 
  • At least 4 years of experience working with relational databases
  • Experience leading larger projects and being the POC (Primary Point of Contact)
  • Experience planning, scoping and creating architecture documentation
  • Experience mentoring junior developers
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Strong technical communication skills; able to articulate complex ideas clearly
  • Demonstrated experience solving scalability challenges and discussing them in depth
  • Curious and proactive in understanding the systems and tools beyond surface-level frameworks
  • Willingness to dive deep and gain expertise in at least one technical area
  • Clear understanding of the product and business context behind their work
Our tech stack: 
  • Frameworks: Ruby on Rails and React 
  • Methodology: Agile 
  • Infrastructure: MySQL, S3, Redis, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Lambda, Docker, CloudFront 

We’re Built to Grow With You – And That Starts With How We Support You

At Snapsheet, we know that growth doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it’s fueled by the right support at the right time. That’s why we’ve built a benefits experience designed to grow with you, wherever life takes you.

  • Choose from 2 robust medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield—plus, we contribute to your HSA when you enroll in our high-deductible health plan.
  • Offer two dental plans and one vision plan to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Peace of mind with company-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
  • Additional protection through voluntary benefits like Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Legal Assistance.
  • 401(k) with a 4% company match—because your future is worth investing in.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 6 sessions per life incident to support your mental well-being.

Perks That Make Growing Here Even Better:

  • Flexible PTO and 7.5 company-observed holidays to recharge on your terms.
  • In-person connection points throughout the year including our annual Summit and Roadshows.
  • Snapsheet SWAG and surprise mailers to keep the spirit alive.
  • Endless opportunity to shape your path—career growth, learning, and real impact are all within reach.
  • Health and wellness campaigns that evolve with you year over year.

Compensation that Grows with You

For this position, the base salary range is $175,000 - $190,000 (LTIP Eligible). While this range serves as a guideline, your actual compensation will reflect your unique experience, skill set, and location.

At Snapsheet, we believe growth should be rewarded—our compensation and benefits are built to evolve with you as your career does.

We are currently unable to accept applications for candidates who reside in the following states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wyoming.

*Please note that we are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Snapsheet, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. 

Snapsheet is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please let us know by emailing [email protected]

Snapsheet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. 

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Skills Required

  • BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field
  • 7+ years of full-stack web development experience
  • At least 4 years of experience working with relational databases
  • Experience leading larger projects and being the POC (Primary Point of Contact)
  • Experience planning, scoping and creating architecture documentation
  • Experience mentoring junior developers
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Strong technical communication skills; able to articulate complex ideas clearly
  • Demonstrated experience solving scalability challenges and discussing them in depth
  • Curious and proactive in understanding the systems and tools beyond surface-level frameworks
  • Willingness to dive deep and gain expertise in at least one technical area
  • Clear understanding of the product and business context behind their work
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The Company
593 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Snapsheet provides claims technology, focusing on cloud-based claims management and virtual vehicle appraisals to simplify the claims process. They leverage virtual estimating and innovative technology to deliver faster experiences for claims organizations.

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