Senior Backend Software Engineer

The Zebra, named a Best Place to Work in Austin four years running, is revolutionizing how connected consumers research and shop for insurance. We intentionally strive to build diverse teams that feel inclusive for all. Our motto is “All Stripes Welcome,” and we put that into practice by valuing both traditional and non-conventional backgrounds and perspectives. Our Zeebs are passionate about learning, growing, & working together to tackle exciting problems.

Location

Our employees can choose to work remotely in the U.S. Join us in our Austin, Texas office, or opt for a hybrid setup. Whether you prefer the structure of an office, the convenience of remote work, or a mix of both, we support what works best for you!

Please note – At this time we are not able to hire in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of The Zebra comparison product and other products using Python, Tornado, Django, ReactJS, NodeJS, and other modern technologies
• Deliver focused, maintainable, and performant code across different areas of our business, from adding new functionality to existing cloud‑hosted microservices to creating new features supporting growth into new insurance lines
• Work closely with other engineers, designers, and engineering leadership to rapidly build, iterate, test, and deploy new features and products and maintain a high‑quality robust codebase
• Improve and scale the existing products and tools to support our growth
• Act as a technical leader for the team and grow other engineers through example and mentorship

What We’re Looking For

As we evaluate candidates across all roles, we look for folks who have a strong sense of ownership, great communication and collaboration skills, and a dedication to continuous improvement.

• B.A. / B.S. / M.S. or strong self‑taught fundamentals in computer science
• 5‑7+ years of professional programming experience
• Strong understanding of and experience with one of the following: Python, Ruby, Java, C++, C#, or Go (Python being the preferred language of choice)
• Strong experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Experience with internal and external APIs (within B2B applications)
• Exceptional and proven web development experience
• Eager to take ownership of work, including collaboration with collaborators and developers through the product development lifecycle
• Track record of delivering quality code in a timely fashion, understanding where to draw the line between good and flawless

Experience That Will Impress the Heck Out of Us

• Experiencing coaching and mentoring more junior engineers
• Experience working in consumer‑facing web products, growth‑phase startups, and/or using A/B testing and data to drive product decisions
• Experience with SEO technologies

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages
• HSA offering + employer contribution
• 401(k) plan + employer match
• Unlimited PTO (paid time off) + the flexibility to enjoy it
• Wellness perk ($100/month)
• Pet Adoption Reimbursement ($300/year)

The base salary range for this position is $145,000 – $180,000 per year. The final salary amount will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, and insights gained throughout the interview process.

About The Zebra

The Zebra is the nation’s leading, independent insurance comparison site. With our dynamic, real‑time quote comparison tool, consumers can identify insurance companies with the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra has sought to bring transparency and simplicity to insurance shopping since 2012 — it’s “insurance in black and white.”

We’ve garnered attention and investment of some of the nation’s top venture capitalists.

Our core mantra is “All Stripes Welcome.” As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform core job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.