Staff Software Engineer

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

About the role

The Staff Software Engineer I solves the most complex business challenges by coordinating the delivery of quality solutions from teams within the portfolio. They will be responsible for the technical direction, design and implementation of solutions at the portfolio level. Coach and mentor senior engineers across portfolio.

What you’ll do in this role :

• Develop high quality, performant code, using the required programming languages and tools while following team standards.
• Collaborate, participate in and approve code reviews.
• Define code versioning strategies and policies.
• Coordinate code performance improvements.
• Analyze system performance metrics, find inefficiencies and opportunities for performance optimization.
• Lead all aspects of creation and execution of testing plan.
• Responsible for defining team automated build standards.
• Oversee root cause analysis activities for production issues.
• Work with team to accurately develop and test software systems, according to design.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Ability to implement based on an existing design.
• Assist with implementation of a new solution, feature, capability, or practice.
• Coach and mentor senior engineers across portfolio.
• Research and champion innovative solutions, features, capabilities, and practices.

What we offer you

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are crafted to make your life better both at work and at home.

Compensation

Salary Range : $137,500 - $229,200 plus eligibility for annual bonus program.

Who you are

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 perspectives, 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.

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