Staff Engineer - Senior Builder & Technical Leader

Amadeus Search; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive equity

Family-friendly flexibility

Quarterly co-location events

Job summary

A tech-driven company is seeking a Staff Engineer to serve as a technical leader and hands-on builder for AI-powered solutions in the insurance sector. This remote role requires expertise in React, Node, and TypeScript, with a focus on leadership and system design. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a proven track record on complex projects. The position offers competitive compensation and emphasizes a collaborative and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in modern web stack (React, Node, TypeScript).
• Proven technical leadership on large or complex projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and ship full-lifecycle features that improve broker workflows.
• Act as tech lead for high-impact initiatives across teams.
• Build AI-driven solutions within the TypeScript (React + Node) stack.

Skills

React

Node

TypeScript

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Role: Staff Engineer -- Senior Builder & Technical Leader

Employment Type: Full-time, Remote (US-based, Austin HQ)

Compensation: $200k – $235k base + competitive equity

Visa: Not available

Company Overview

QuoteWell is a tech-driven wholesale insurance broker leveraging AI, data, and automation to streamline the broker–underwriter process. Headquartered in Austin, TX, with $15M+ raised from NEA, Goldcrest, Floating Point, the company emphasizes responsiveness, transparency, and collaboration in insurance distribution.

Role Summary

The Staff Engineer will serve as a technical leader and hands-on builder, owning critical features across the stack, setting engineering standards, and driving AI-powered solutions in insurance. This role combines coding, leadership, and system design with high autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and ship full-lifecycle features that improve broker workflows
• Act as tech lead for high-impact initiatives across teams
• Build AI-driven solutions within the TypeScript (React + Node) stack
• Develop APIs, integrations, and scalable system designs
• Champion engineering best practices (testing, CI/CD, observability)
• Mentor engineers and shape technical culture
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Data teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5+ years experience in modern web stack (React, Node, TypeScript)
• Proven technical leadership on large or complex projects
• Startup (Series D+) or big tech experience preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Interest in Fintech and AI-driven systems

Culture & Work Style

• Remote-first with quarterly co-location
• Sustainable pace (8–5/9–5, family-friendly flexibility)
• Collaborative, low-ego leadership with pragmatic approach
• Rewards outsized contributions with off-cycle raises