New Grad Software Engineer

Authentic; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & equity

Health benefits for you and family

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Authentic builds the operating system for specialized insurance programs, partnering with leading brokerages to deliver compliant, scalable products nationwide.

We offer a fast-growing environment where you’ll work on frontend React and Python/FastAPI across the stack, collaborating with product and design to solve real customer problems while shaping the tools our team uses daily.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field; Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 graduation expected.
• Experience building web applications via projects, coursework, or internships.
• Comfort across the stack; curious about both frontend and backend.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Ability to work on-site in our New York office.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship features across our React frontend and Python/FastAPI backend.
• Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to solve real customer problems.
• Contribute to internal tools that help our team work more efficiently.
• Work with data systems that drive risk assessment and claims decisions.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and team rituals.

Skills

Frontend development

Backend development

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design

On-site work

React

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

AWS

GCP

Education

B.S./M.S. in Computer Science

Tools

React

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

AWS

GCP

Job description

Authentic helps insurance brokers create better insurance products for their clients. We provide the technology platform and behind-the-scenes support that lets brokers build custom insurance solutions for specific industries or customer groups. Think of us as the operating system that powers these specialized insurance offerings. For brokers, this means they can offer unique products their competitors don't have, earn more money, and spend less time on paperwork and administrative tasks. We handle the complex (technology, compliance, and partnerships with highly-rated insurance carriers), so they can focus on serving their customers and growing their business.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship features across our React frontend and Python/FastAPI backend
• Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to solve real customer problems
• Contribute to internal tools that help our team work more efficiently
• Work with data systems that drive risk assessment and claims decisions
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and team rituals

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or a related field (recently graduated or graduating Fall 2026/Spring 2027)
• Experience building web applications (personal projects, coursework, or internships)
• Comfort working across the stack—you don't need to be an expert, but you're curious about both frontend and backend
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Ability to work on-site in our New York office

Nice to Haves

• Experience with React, Python, FastAPI, or PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
• Interest in fintech, insurtech, or regulated industries
• Prior internship experience in fast-paced environments

Our (FTE) benefits

• Competitive salary, equity, and role trajectory
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave

About Authentic

Authentic builds the infrastructure that program insurance runs on. We partner with leading brokerages to design and manage custom insurance programs, backed by A and A- rated carriers operating nationwide. Brokers bring the data and distribution. We bring everything else: the technology, the capacity, and the underwriting expertise to stand up specialized programs at speed and build them to last. We're a Series A company backed by top investors, including FirstMark Capital, Zigg Capital, Slow Ventures, Clocktower, Commerce Ventures, and Altai. We've grown over 15x in the past year with a massive market opportunity ahead.

Authentic is committed to building an inclusive working environment regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, education, age, or other personal characteristics. We believe that people do their best work when they can be themselves, and different perspectives and experiences make us stronger as a team. We're proud of the supportive and inclusive workplace we're building together and are always working to make it even better.