Staff Software Engineer

Symetra has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team and lead the evolution of our Stop Loss platform. About the roleAs a Staff Software Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for the Stop Loss platform, driving architecture, design, and delivery of scalable solutions while remaining hands-on with development.

You will set technical direction, establish engineering standards, and lead critical practices across testing, CI/CD, and production reliability. This is a highly influential individual contributor role where you will mentor senior engineers and provide technical leadership across teams.

What you will doServe as the technical lead for the Stop Loss platform, guiding architecture, technical direction, and overall delivery across teams Develop secure, high-quality, high-performing code while driving code reviews and setting standards for versioning, reusability, and performance optimization Lead testing strategy, CI/CD pipelines, and production support to ensure reliability, scalability, and strong quality practices Define scalable system architecture, establish design patterns, and create technical documentation to enable consistent execution Mentor senior engineers and provide hands-on technical leadership, guiding work and innovation without formal people management responsibilitiesWhy Work at SymetraHere's what some of our employees have to say about why they 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. , Regional Account Manager What we offer youBenefits and PerksWe don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangementsPlan 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 holidaysGive back to your community and double your impact through our company matching Want more details? Check out our Symetra

Benefits OverviewCompensationSalary 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 field12-15 years of experience in software engineering with deep expertise in platform engineering, full-stack development, and hands-on coding Proven technical leader with strong system architecture skills and experience guiding decisions across multiple teams or platforms Experienced in managing and evaluating vendor solutions and partnerships, including large consulting organizations Strong communicator who can influence, mentor, and collaborate effectively with engineers and senior leaders without formal authority Personable, adaptable, and growth-oriented, with a willingness to learn new industries and leverage modern practices, including AI-assisted development toolsExperience with, or interest in, agent-based coding workflows is a plusWe 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.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra. Eightfold. Ai/careersWork 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. Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum

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