Engineer, Obie
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Insurance for landlords and real estate investors
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Insurance for landlords and real estate investors
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
+Stock Options
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To provide a simple, affordable, and transparent insurance experience for landlords and real estate investors.
Role
Who you are
- Obie is looking for enthusiastic, talented, full stack software engineers (React, GraphQL, Node.js) to join us to build our product, our team, and our company
- Experience with React, Node.js, Typescript, relational databases, and unit/integration testing
- Experience with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies
- Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with distributed team members
- Bachelor's degree (Computer Science or related field) preferred, but not required
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
What the job involves
- Write high-quality, high-performing, maintainable code
- Write automated tests for your code
- Design, develop and support software including applications, databases and APIs
- Coordinate cross-functionally to insure projects meet business objectives and compliance standards
- Support testing, quality assurance and deployment of new products and features
- Write and review code specifications and participate in code reviews
Application process
- At Obie, transparency is core to our interview process. We focus on open communication and a positive experience; no trick questions—just honest conversations about your skills and aspirations
- To help you prepare, please familiarize yourself with these resources before moving forward:
- Our company’s blog to learn more about the market we serve and the information our customers value
- Check out our LinkedIn to see how people interact with our brand and product
- Press and podcast features like Inc. 5000, TechCrunch, Innovate State, Uncontested Investing Podcast, Insurtech Amplified Podcast
- Meet us and get to know Obie
- You'll first talk to Kara on a 30-minute call to determine whether we’re a good fit for one another. You’ll learn more about Obie and have the chance to ask about our company, team, culture, and product
- Meet a Member of the Engineering Leadership team
- You'll get to have a 45 minute video interview with one of our Engineering leaders. This discussion will be more technical in nature to ensure you have the skills needed to be successful in the role
- Take Home Coding Challenge
- This role requires strong technical and problem solving skills. You’ll be provided a take home challenge to build a small application using react and node.js. We'll be looking to see your problem solving abilities as well as your ability to write clean code
- Live Pair Session
- You’ll meet with two engineers over a video call to go over your coding challenge and to assess additional technical skills that the coding challenge did not cover
Our take
Obie is transforming how landlords across the US access insurance for their properties. Through its tefch0druiven platform, landlords can easily get instant quotes, connect with the right insurance provider, and secure coverage - all without the hassle of paperwork or complicated processes. The company insurers over $25M in properties across all 50 states, offering a simple and affordable alternative to traditional insurance.
Focusing on small-to-medium-size rental properties, Obie addresses the challenges landlords face with poor pricing and inadequate coverage. By leveraging technology, the company provides customized, industry-best rates and a straightforward online experience.
Now the company plans to evolve further by utilizing its data and client base to potentially become its own insurance carrier. With strong funding to its name, the company is well-positioned for continued growth and to reshape the future of landlord insurance.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
26% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
May 2023
$25.5m
SERIES B
May 2021
$10.7m
SERIES A
Total funding: $39.2m
Company benefits
- Medical, Dental, Life, Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Hotel Discounts
- Telehealth
- Flexible Time Off
- L&D Stipend
- Wellness Stipend
- Benefit Support Tools
Company HQ
West Loop, Chicago, IL
Leadership
Ryan Letzeiser
(Co-Founder & CEO)They studied at Clemson University before working as a Real Estate Investment Analyst, and becoming an Investment Associate at Hudson Capital Investments. They joined MAC Properties in March 2015 as a Managing Member in 2015, before co-founding Obie in July 2018.
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