SWE

**Overview of the role** We’re on a mission to modernize insurance, making it simpler, more accessible, and customer-first. The insurance industry is a $1T market that’s remained largely untouched by the digital revolution, and PolicyMe is here to change that. As a remote-first, Toronto-based startup with big ambitions, we’re building the future of insurance in Canada and beyond. We're building a groundbreaking new product line that will transform the insurance broker experience through AI and machine learning. As an AI-Driven Full Stack Engineer, you'll be part of a team charting new territory - designing and implementing intelligent systems that automate manual processes and unlock powerful data-driven insights. You will work across the stack, contributing to front end, back end, and AI/ML initiatives, while also participating in architecture discussions, release planning, and company-wide engineering initiatives. Our core stack includes **Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, n8n, LangChain/LangGraph and AWS**, and we are always open to adopting new tools and technologies that help us deliver better results. ### What you'll be doing: * Design and develop full stack features for our AI-powered web application using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS * Integrate AI models and APIs for tasks like document processing, data extraction, recommendation engines etc. * Work closely with Sr. Engineers experienced in AI to seamlessly integrate models into production * Research and prototype new AI applications to continuously enhance our product capabilities * Construct scalable, secure, and observable cloud architectures for our core AI services * Implement robust data pipelines to fuel AI model training and inference * Craft seamless user experiences that surface AI-powered functionality * Participate in architecture planning, code reviews, and ideation sessions * Take ownership of feature development end-to-end (once ramped up), coordinating with QA and other teams * Engage in cross-team communication to help unblock dependencies and improve release flow * Share ideas during quarterly planning to help shape what we build next * Participate in company-wide initiatives such as hackathons, engineering guilds, and AI tooling experiments ### What we are looking for: * Strong full-stack development skills with the ability to work across backend and frontend using **Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS** * Hands-on experience integrating and deploying AI/ML technology into production environments * Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and how to incorporate them to provide value to customers * Ability to design modular, testable, and scalable backend architectures * Comfortable learning new frameworks, libraries, and tools quickly * Expertise in building observability and monitoring for cloud-native applications * Intellectual curiosity to continuously learn and upskill in emerging AI technologies * Proven track record of proactive communication with the ability to adapt technical explanations to different audiences * Self-starter with a career-driven mindset who thrives in an environment with autonomy and accountability * Collaborative team player with low ego who is open to feedback and eager to help others * Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, especially in complex domains ### Why join us: * Generous PTO - 20 vacation days * A comprehensive benefits plan with premiums paid in full by PolicyMe * Investment in your professional development, including an L&D budget, AI tooling budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential * An extremely high performing, low-ego, remote-first team that is truly disrupting an old industry * Option to work from home or our Toronto-based office (bonus: we cover the costs to bring all our employees in-person twice a year for experiential socials!) * Access to stock options based on performance * **Compensation:** The total target cash compensation for this role is **$110,000 - $150,000 CAD**, based on experience. We’ll walk through the details together during the interview. ### Compensation ### Additional Information **About PolicyMe** At PolicyMe, we are Canada’s leading digital insurance solution, offering straightforward and affordable financial protection for families from coast to coast. Our product suite includes Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Health & Dental Insurance, all tailored to Canadians' evolving needs. We also offer B2B2C solutions, partnering with organizations to provide seamless digital insurance options. Founded by a team of insurance experts and technology entrepreneurs, PolicyMe is committed to making insurance simpler and more accessible. Since our launch in 2018, we have grown exponentially, selling over $10 billion in insurance coverage to Canadians. We are proud of the team we’ve built and are excited for those that are yet to join us. We operate with a remote-first culture, attracting top talent from across Canada. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working alongside incredibly ambitious yet humble humans, we may be the right place for you! To learn more, visit [www.policyme.com](http://www.policyme.com/). **Additional Notes** **\- Job Vacancy:** This role reflects growth in our team and expanded operational scope. We’re hiring to support increasing demand and continue delivering an exceptional customer experience. **\- Commitment to Equal Opportunity:** PolicyMe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide fair consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. **\- Accessibility Statement:** We are committed to providing an accessible hiring experience. If you require accommodations during the application process, please indicate this in the “Additional Information” section of your application. _We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._