Lead the architecture and delivery of COVU's AI-based platform, balancing hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentorship for a fast-growing team.
About COVU
COVU is a venture-backed insurtech startup reimagining how independent insurance agencies operate. We’re building an AI-native agent workspace that unifies communication, automation, and workflows—helping agencies grow faster and operate smarter. Our founders bring deep expertise in AI and cloud platforms, and we’re tackling big, meaningful challenges with a modern, scalable approach.
The Role
We’re seeking a Staff Fullstack Engineer (Technical Lead) to architect and drive the next generation of COVU’s AI-native platform. You’ll lead key projects end-to-end—balancing hands-on engineering (≈50%) with technical leadership, architectural decision-making, and mentorship.
You’ll bring deep backend expertise in Python and AWS, as well as solid frontend proficiency in React and Next.js. This role is ideal for a senior technical leader who can bridge architecture with execution and guide a fast-growing team through complex, high-impact projects.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance full-stack systems that power COVU’s AI-driven platform.
- Architect and develop core services and integrations using Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS (Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, etc.).
- Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to transform business goals into reliable, user-focused software.
- Work closely with the frontend team to build intuitive, performant interfaces using React and Next.js.
- Stay hands-on (≈50%), ensuring architectural decisions translate into clean, maintainable, production-quality code.
- Mentor engineers, conduct code and design reviews, and raise the bar for technical excellence.
- Drive DevOps and observability improvements—CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and performance monitoring.
Who You Are
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong full-stack background.
- Proven track record as a Tech Lead or Staff Engineer on complex, large-scale web platforms.
- Deep expertise in Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS (Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, etc.).
- Strong understanding of React and Next.js, and how backend systems integrate with modern frontends.
- Experience leading and mentoring engineers, fostering both velocity and quality.
- Excellent system design judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity in early-stage product environments.
- Must be based in Los Angeles or open to relocation.
- This is a fully on-site role at our West Hollywood office.
Why Join Us
- Lead foundational projects shaping the future of insurtech.
- Work directly with founders and senior leaders in AI, product, and engineering.
- Own meaningful architecture decisions and influence team culture from the ground up.
- Be part of a high-growth, venture-backed startup tackling real industry challenges.
- Competitive compensation + equity package.
Our Interview Process
- Introductory call with the People team
- Coding interview
- Tech Interview (architecture & leadership focus)
- Final discussion with leadership
Top Skills
AWS
Next.Js
Postgres
Python
React
COVU Redwood, California, USA Office
Redwood, California, United States
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