
About Shepherd
Revolutionizing insurance for high-risk industries
Key Highlights
- Raised $30M+ from Founders Fund and Coatue Management
- Headquartered in San Francisco with a remote-friendly policy
- Serves high-hazard industries like construction and energy
- Proprietary platform for risk assessment and policy management
Shepherd is transforming insurance for high-hazard industries by leveraging advanced technology to streamline underwriting processes. The company offers a proprietary platform that integrates risk assessment and policy management, serving clients in sectors such as construction and energy. Headquart...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, unlimited PTO, and a flexible remote work policy, fostering a healthy work-life balance....
🌟 Culture
Shepherd promotes a tech-driven culture focused on innovation and efficiency, encouraging employees to challenge traditional insurance models and embr...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Shepherd is hiring a Full Stack Engineer to build a technology-driven risk platform for commercial Property & Casualty insurance. You'll work with JavaScript, React, and Node.js to create innovative solutions. This position requires a strong background in software development.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a talented software engineer with a passion for building impactful technology solutions. You thrive on ownership and drive results, caring deeply about both technical excellence and customer impact. With experience in full stack development, you are comfortable working across the entire technology stack, from front-end interfaces to back-end services. You have a strong understanding of JavaScript and frameworks like React, and you are eager to contribute to a team that is transforming the insurance industry.
You have a collaborative mindset and enjoy working with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to deliver high-quality software. Your problem-solving skills are top-notch, and you are not afraid to tackle complex challenges. You understand the importance of user experience and strive to create intuitive and efficient applications. You are also committed to continuous learning and professional development, seeking opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing features for Shepherd's risk platform. You will collaborate with other engineers to build scalable and maintainable applications that meet the needs of our users. Your work will involve writing clean, efficient code and participating in code reviews to ensure high standards of quality. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow in their careers.
You will engage in the full software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements to deployment and maintenance. Your contributions will directly impact the speed and accuracy of underwriting decisions, helping to create a safer and more efficient environment for our clients. You will work in a supportive and innovative culture that values teamwork and collaboration, with access to professional development resources to help you succeed.
What we offer
At Shepherd, we provide a dynamic work environment with premium office spaces in San Francisco, where you can enjoy daily lunches and a dog-friendly atmosphere. We believe in investing in our employees' growth, offering access to premium coaching and leadership development programs. Our competitive 401(k) plan ensures that you can plan for your future while you focus on making a difference in the present. Join us and be part of a team that is reshaping the insurance landscape through technology and innovation.
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