Software Engineer II

Mercury Insurance; Brea (CA); Remote; USD 84,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote-friendly work from anywhere in

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Job summary

Mercury Insurance is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems in a fast-paced environment. You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews, architecture discussions, and best practices.

The role emphasizes robust design, test coverage, and collaboration across teams, with an emphasis on security, performance, and maintainability. State and local pay scales apply for California, with a strong focus on professional growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS, IS, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience with multiple programming languages and modern software practices.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality code for medium-complexity scenarios with good test coverage.
• Translate product requirements into robust designs for scalable, secure applications.
• Mentor other engineers and provide technical guidance to the team.
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure Mercury standards.
• Support applications and address impediments to deliver results.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

C++

JavaScript

Data structures & algorithms

Relational databases

NoSQL

Caching

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Position Summary

As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems. This role involves working on more advanced projects compared to entry-level positions and requires a deeper understanding of software engineering principles. In this role you will also mentor other less experienced engineers.

Geo-Salary Information

An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

$XX to $XX (NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

$XX to $XX (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)

$XX to $XX (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)

In CA: Typical hiring range is $XX to $XX

The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

Write high-quality code for medium-complexity scenarios with good test coverage.

Review and translate product requirements into robust designs to ensure high-quality applications that are modular, configurable, maximize reuse, and are fast, effective, user-friendly, secure, compliant, scalable, and maintainable.

Assist with any application system support needs.

Participate in design and code reviews of applications to ensure best practices, adherence to Mercury standards, and high quality.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers on the team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within Mercury engineering.

Qualifications

Education:

Min: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related fields Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: Master's Degree in Computer Science.

Skills:

Minimum:

• Experienced in programming in one or more industry-standard languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript).
• Knowledgeable in leveraging various data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Familiar with relational databases, NoSQL, and caching solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Good communication abilities. Capable of working independently on simple tasks.
• Ability to collaborate and influence team members to address impediments and deliver desired results.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

About the Company

At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.

Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.

We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.

Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
• Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
• Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Engaging work environment
• Promotional opportunities
• Education assistance
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Company recognition program
• Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more

Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $83,670.00 - USD $161,815.00 /Yr.