Staff Backend Engineer - New Products (New York)
Kalepa
About this role
A Senior Software Engineer on Kalepa’s New Products team will rapidly prototype and validate new AI-driven product capabilities, turning promising concepts into shippable solutions. The role emphasizes experimentation, autonomy, and direct influence over both technology and business outcomes as the company expands its AI Copilot platform. You will join a small, high-ownership group focused on exploring new market opportunities and demonstrating feature value through polished demos and rapid iteration.
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About Kalepa
kalepa.comKalepa is an AI-powered underwriting workbench for property & casualty (P&C) insurers that helps underwriters prioritize high‑ROI opportunities, speed through submissions, and reveal hidden hazards in every risk. The platform applies machine learning to extract and synthesize risk signals so underwriters can make faster, more confident bind/decline decisions. Designed to integrate into existing underwriting workflows, Kalepa streamlines review and improves portfolio performance. Its mission is to help P&C teams "bind with confidence."
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About Kalepa
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$220k – $260k
per year