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High Country Search Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Open-ended PTO

Job summary

A leading tech-forward insurance provider based in Denver is looking for a principal 'founding' engineer. This hybrid role requires hands-on coding skills and offers a competitive salary range of $180K – $200K plus bonuses. Ideal candidates will be passionate about foundational engineering work and want to help build a modern tech landscape in the insurance industry.

Qualifications

• Energy and passion of a principal founding engineer who wants to own foundational work.
• Strong hands-on coding capability with a preference for individual contributor work.

Responsibilities

• Act as a principal founding engineer and help lay the foundation.
• Tackle tough engineering problems primarily as an individual contributor.

Skills

Strong hands-on coding capability

Passion for foundational work

Leadership and collaboration

Job description

Overview

This client is a DE-RISKED, cash flow positive (profitable) bleeding edge, tech-forward insurance provider ushering in the next evolution of commercial insurance. They are driving the industry forward through modern technology, including ML/AI, with innovative and automated processes and a rock-star team. They aim to build a billion-dollar top-line business with fewer than 50 people, disrupting an industry clouded in outdated and manual processes.

Base pay range provided by High Country Search Group: $180,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr. Your final pay will be based on skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities / What you’ll do

• Act as a principal "founding" engineer: help lay the foundation, touch every piece of code, and delegate as scope rapidly expands.
• Tackle tough engineering problems with a strong focus, primarily as an individual contributor (this role is not for a manager or aspiring manager).

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Energy and passion of a principal founding engineer who wants to own foundational work and grow with the team.
• Strong hands-on coding capability with a preference for IC work; leadership and collaboration as needed during scaling.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience or interest in the Insurance industry and/or Sports Betting industry.

Location

HQ in the Denver area. Hybrid role with an expectation of in-office 2-3 days per week. They may consider candidates able to drive to HQ 1 day per week as the team grows.

Salary / Benefits

Budgeted salary range: $180K – $200K + 10% Bonus and strong equity. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K (no employer match). PTO is open-ended. Depending on local market demands, higher offers up to $220K may be considered.

Next Steps

If your background and goals align with this role, please drop your resume here. If there is synergy, they will reach out ASAP.

— Will

Note: The client is unable to offer sponsorship or visa transfers at this time. After reviewing all requirements carefully, please submit your resume via LinkedIn and use the applicant portal for your submission. Personal messages are discouraged due to high volumes of AI-generated spam.

About the recruiter

Will Wegert — Colorado’s #1 Most Bald-est DevRecruiter; Colorado’s most Reliable, Respected, and Recognised Software Engineering Recruiter.

Job Functions / Related Info

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering, Information Technology, and Product Management
• Industries: Software Development

Other benefits inferred include medical, vision, and 401(k) coverage.