1 year ago
San Francisco, CA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$170k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Build and own backend systems for pricing models, underwriting workflows, and policy lifecycle infrastructure
- Translate complex actuarial and underwriting logic into maintainable production-grade services
- Improve the performance and reliability of core rating and decision systems
- Contribute to architectural decisions that establish the foundation for future scale
- Work directly with domain experts to define effective abstractions and solutions
- Maintain a high standard for code quality, simplicity, and long-term maintainability
Requirements
- At least four years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong backend experience with TypeScript, Python, or similar technologies
- Experience designing APIs and working with data-heavy systems
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, high-responsibility environments
- Strong ownership, shipping orientation, and judgment about when to move quickly or carefully
Benefits
- 100% employer contribution to health, dental, and vision insurance
- Fertility benefits and family-building support
- Unlimited paid time off
- Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks
- Office locations 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.