Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

PolicyMe; Canada; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO - 20 vacation days

Access to stock options

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

PolicyMe, a remote-first startup in Canada, is seeking an AI-Driven Full Stack Engineer to redesign the insurance broker experience through AI and machine learning. The role entails developing full stack features using Python, React, and AWS while collaborating with experts in AI to integrate innovative models. The position offers $85,000 - $115,000 CAD in total cash compensation along with generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

You will contribute to creating intelligent applications that simplify processes while promoting a detailed, collaborative, and results-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Strong full-stack development skills across backend and frontend.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts from coursework or work experience.
• Passion for building intelligent applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop full stack features for AI-powered web application.
• Integrate AI models and APIs for various tasks.
• Collaborate with Sr. Engineers to integrate models into production.

Skills

Full-stack development

Python

React

Redux

PostgreSQL

AWS

AI/ML concepts

Job description

Overview of the role

We’re on a mission to modernize insurance, making it simpler, more accessible, and customer‑first. The insurance industry is a $1T market that’s remained largely untouched by the digital revolution, and PolicyMe is here to change that. As a remote‑first, Toronto‑based startup with big ambitions, we’re building the future of insurance in Canada and beyond.

We're building a groundbreaking new product line that will transform the insurance broker experience through AI and machine learning. As an AI‑Driven Full Stack Engineer, you'll be part of a team charting new territory — designing and implementing intelligent systems that automate manual processes and unlock powerful data‑driven insights.

You will work across the stack, contributing to front end, back end, and AI/ML initiatives, while also participating in architecture discussions, release planning, and company‑wide engineering initiatives. Our core stack includes Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, n8n, LangChain/LangGraph and AWS, and we are always open to adopting new tools and technologies that help us deliver better results.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop full stack features for our AI‑powered web application using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL and AWS
• Integrate AI models and APIs for tasks like document processing, data extraction, recommendation engines etc.
• Work closely with Sr. Engineers experienced in AI to seamlessly integrate models into production
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies/frameworks and explore new applications
• Build scalable, reliable backend services to fuel our AI workflows
• Create intuitive user experiences that surface AI‑powered capabilities
• Participate in architecture planning, code reviews, and ideation sessions
• Take ownership of feature development end‑to‑end (once ramped up), coordinating with QA and other teams
• Engage in cross‑team communication to help unblock dependencies and improve release flow
• Share ideas during quarterly planning to help shape what we build next
• Participate in company‑wide initiatives such as hackathons, engineering guilds, and AI tooling experiments

What we are looking for:

• Strong full‑stack development skills with the ability to work across backend and frontend using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts from coursework, side projects, or work experience
• Passion for building intelligent applications that solve real‑world problems
• Eagerness to learn, embrace ambiguity, and continually upskill in a rapidly evolving space
• Hands‑on experience or projects interacting with AI APIs/models (e.g. prompt engineering)
• Self‑starter with a career‑driven mindset who thrives in an environment with autonomy and accountability
• Collaborative team player with low ego who is open to feedback and eager to help others
• Detail‑oriented approach to problem‑solving, especially in complex domains

Why join us:

• Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
• Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
• A remote‑first team with company‑paid, in‑person socials and the option to work from our Toronto‑based office
• Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
• Work with an empathetic, high‑performing team in a flexible, results‑oriented environment
• Compensation: The total cash compensation for this role is $85,000 - $115,000 CAD, based on experience. In addition, there is a competitive bonus program and opportunity for equity. We’ll walk through the details together during the interview.

Equal Opportunity

PolicyMe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide fair consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to providing an accessible hiring experience. If you require accommodations during the application process, please indicate this in the “Additional Information” section of your application.