Staff Software Engineer

Symetra; United States; Hybrid; USD 141,600 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements

401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company matching

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Job summary

Symetra is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to drive technology excellence and mentor future leaders within the organization. In this role, you'll collaborate with delivery teams to design, build, and maintain solutions that serve internal and external customers.

Ideal candidates will have 12 to 15 years of experience in delivering scalable applications and mentoring peers. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $141,600 to $236,000, alongside flexible working arrangements and significant benefits.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of cumulative, relevant work experience.
• Expertise in building secure, scalable, high-performance applications.
• Experience with testing frameworks, automation, and quality assurance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality, and high-performing code.
• Lead testing strategy and quality initiatives.
• Mentor senior engineers and drive innovation through new technologies.

Skills

Building secure applications

Strong code quality practices

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Mentoring experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Testing frameworks

Version control systems

Job description

Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join us as a Staff Software Engineer!

About the role

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll drive technology excellence and mentor future leaders. In this role, you'll collaborate with delivery teams and business partners to design, build, and maintain technological solutions that serve both internal and external customers. You'll act as a technical leader and individual contributor, estimating development efforts, driving delivery, and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

What you will do

• Develop secure, high-quality, and high-performing code, drive code reviews, and implement standards for versioning, reusability, and performance optimization
• Lead testing strategy and quality initiatives, ensuring strong coverage and introducing modern testing tools and automation practices
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, build and deployment standards, and production support including root cause analysis and system reliability improvements
• Design and guide scalable system architecture, establish design patterns, and ensure compliance with security, performance, and capacity standards
• Mentor senior engineers and drive innovation through research, proof-of-concepts, and adoption of new technologies and best practices

Why Work at Symetra

"I chose Symetra because I heard it was a pro-employee company--and it's absolutely true. The work environment is supportive, the people are great, and the benefits are generous. Symetra truly cares about its employees. The relaxed atmosphere and opportunities to learn and grow--both within your role and beyond--make it a great place to build your career." – Alicia L., Claims Examiner

"Symetra cares about doing what's right for their customers and that we have a great culture." – Jackie B., Regional Account Manager

What we offer you

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range: $141,600 - $236,000 base plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

Who You Are

• High School Diploma is required, plus a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• 12 to 15 years of cumulative, relevant work experience
• Expertise in building secure, scalable, high-performance applications
• Strong code quality practices, including code reviews, version control, and performance optimization
• Experience with testing frameworks, automation, and quality assurance strategies
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and production support
• Solid understanding of system architecture, design patterns, and scalability principles
• Leadership, problem-solving, and innovation skills, including mentoring and driving new technologies

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Remote Network Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Internet Speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type: Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible: Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

Identity Verification

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers