1 year ago
Base Salary
$170k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop Shepherd’s AI product strategy with other engineers
- Iterate on and experiment with AI implementations across the platform
- Work across the frontend and backend stack and collaborate across disciplines
- Own features and systems from conception through release while balancing innovation with pragmatic delivery
- Contribute to product strategy and architectural decisions
- Mentor other engineers and help build the company’s engineering culture
- Collaborate closely with product management, the CTO, underwriters, actuaries, and other insurance team members
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional work experience, preferably as a full-stack engineer
- Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript on the backend and/or frontend
- Track record of delivering high-impact products
- Ability to take end-to-end ownership of features and systems from conception through release
- Experience leading or significantly contributing to major projects
- Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Comfort working amid ambiguity, wearing multiple hats, and collaborating across engineering, product, design, and insurance
Benefits
- 100% employer contribution to health, dental, and vision coverage
- Fertility benefits and family-building support
- Unlimited paid time off
- Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks
- Offices in San Francisco, New York City, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, and Los Angeles
- Professional development and premium coaching, including leadership development
- Competitive 401(k) plan
- Dog-friendly San Francisco office
Tech Stack
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About Shepherd
Shepherd is a technology-driven managing general underwriter that provides casualty insurance and risk management tools for commercial construction and other high‑hazard industries. It sells through brokers and pairs underwriting with software to help contractors manage safety and claims. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, Shepherd is privately held and partners with carriers including Intact; it announced a Series B round in 2026 led by Intact Private Capital.