Job Details

About Shepherd

Shepherd is an MGU platform purpose-built to launch and scale commercial insurance products with speed, efficiency, and precision. Leveraging AI to eliminate administrative underwriting, we streamline workflows and drive faster decision-making, while differentiating through proprietary, industry-specific data that enhances risk selection.

Our core thesis is that technology is essential to solving the sustainability crisis in commercial insurance. We're building a platform that incentivizes clients to adopt high-impact risk management tools—bridging the gap between available technology and its widespread underuse across construction and other commercial markets.

To date, Shepherd has raised over $20M from leading investors, including Spark Capital, Costanoa Ventures, Intact Ventures and several more.

About You

We're looking for a talented software engineer who's passionate about what we're building and ready to do the best work of their career.

You would be our dream candidate if...

• You aren't afraid of ambiguity, and it may even excite you

• You enjoy shipping product every day (maybe multiple times a day)

• You enjoy wearing multiple hats while solving problems; as an engineer, product manager, and designer

• You care about the built-world and how to improve construction safety and productivity

• You care about others' growth and welcome mentoring other engineers

• You have some experience with insurance – either from a prior InsurTech role or actuarial role

• You have experience working with Javascript/Typescript (backend and/or frontend)

• You have at least 4+ years of working experience (preferably as a full-stack engineer)

About the Role

Shepherd's platform consists of three primary elements: data collection, automated underwriting, and policy administration.

• You will own a large area of Shepherd's product experience, in each vertical

• You will work across the stack, even across different disciplines (e.g. underwriting, design, product management)

• You will play an integral role in building our culture as the company grows

• You will collaborate closely with PM, Mo (CTO) and the insurance team (underwriters, actuaries and more!)

Our Tech Stack

Frontend

• React & Next.js

• Typescript

• GraphQL w/ Apollo

Backend

• Node.js

• Postgres & Redis

• Typescript

• GraphQL APIs

Compensation

• The cash compensation range for this role is$170,000 - $220,000

• Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Shepherd's total compensation package for employees. Other benefits include stock options, an unlimited paid time off policy, and 100% coverage on medical, vision and dental insurance.

Benefits

Premium Healthcare
100% contribution to top-tier health, dental, and vision

Unlimited PTO
Flexibility to take the time off, recharge, and perform

SF, NYC, or Dallas Fort Worth Offices
Premium office spaces on both coasts with daily lunches provided

Professional Development
Access to premium coaching including leadership development

401(k) Plan
Competitive 401(k) plan offered

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