[Remote] Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

Job Description

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PolicyMe is Canada’s leading digital insurance solution, focused on modernizing insurance to make it simpler and more accessible. As a Junior Software Engineer, you will develop full stack features for an AI-powered web application, integrating AI models and APIs while collaborating with senior engineers to enhance the insurance broker experience.

Responsibilities
• Develop full stack features for our AI-powered web application using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL and AWS
• Integrate AI models and APIs for tasks like document processing, data extraction, recommendation engines etc
• Work closely with Sr. Engineers experienced in AI to seamlessly integrate models into production
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies/frameworks and explore new applications
• Build scalable, reliable backend services to fuel our AI workflows
• Create intuitive user experiences that surface AI-powered capabilities
• Participate in architecture planning, code reviews, and ideation sessions
• Take ownership of feature development end-to-end (once ramped up), coordinating with QA and other teams
• Engage in cross-team communication to help unblock dependencies and improve release flow
• Share ideas during quarterly planning to help shape what we build next
• Participate in company-wide initiatives such as hackathons, engineering guilds, and AI tooling experiments

Skills
• Strong full-stack development skills with the ability to work across backend and frontend using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts from coursework, side projects, or work experience
• Passion for building intelligent applications that solve real-world problems
• Eagerness to learn, embrace ambiguity, and continually upskill in a rapidly evolving space
• Hands-on experience or projects interacting with AI APIs/models (e.g. prompt engineering)
• Self-starter with a career-driven mindset who thrives in an environment with autonomy and accountability
• Collaborative team player with low ego who is open to feedback and eager to help others
• Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, especially in complex domains

Benefits
• Generous PTO – 20 vacation days
• Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
• Company paid, in-person socials
• Option to work from our Toronto-based office
• Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
• Competitive bonus program
• Opportunity for equity

Company Overview
• PolicyMe is a life insurance company. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.policyme.com.