Senior Software Engineer

About Beam:Beam was founded in 2012 by three engineers who saw the opportunity to modernize the dental benefits industry using technology. Today, Beam Benefits is a digitally-led employee benefits company that offers dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental health coverage. The company simplifies and modernizes the $100+ billion ancillary benefits industry through its leading dental insurance product, breadth of ancillary benefits, AI-powered underwriting, diversified distribution channels, and next generation benefits administration technologically-driven customer experience.What We're Looking For:We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in developing Beam’s technology, solving complex engineering challenges, and mentoring junior engineers In this role, you'll drive technical decisions, contribute to architectural discussions, and help shape best practices across the team A successful Senior Software Engineer at Beam thrives in a collaborative environment, excels at problem-solving, and leads by example to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutionsJoining Beam Benefits Means:Working in a complex and dynamic business, simultaneously serving customersacross employee benefits insurance product lines and growth and service channelsCollaborating with a diversely skilled team to continuously improveBeing empowered as an owner and expertBeing motivated by improving how people access employee benefitsWhat You Will Do:Lead the design and implementation of complex software systems, ensuring scalability and maintainabilityMake architectural decisions, influencing the technical direction of Beam’s productsProvide hands-on development, balancing coding responsibilities with mentorship and leadershipEstablish and promote best practices in software development, including testing, security, and performance optimizationCollaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between engineering, product, and business goalsConduct code reviews, technical discussions, and one-on-one mentorship to support junior engineersOptimize system performance and scalability while identifying opportunities for technical improvementsContribute to the evolution of Beam’s engineering culture by driving innovation and process improvementsWhat Skills Will Help You Be Successful:4-6 years of experience in software engineering, with a track record of delivering high-quality softwareStrong expertise in full-stack development or backend systemsExperience with Ruby on Rails or similar web frameworks; Rails experience is strongly preferred.Background in financial systems (e.g., accounting, billing, payment processing) is a plus.Proficiency in designing scalable, high-performance software architecturesExcellent problem-solving skills and technical leadership experienceStrong communication skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and align teams on key decisionsExperience mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learningFamiliarity with modern engineering practices, agile methodologies, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure$115,200 - $184,200 a yearCompensation and Benefits:Beam offers a competitive base salary paired with an attractive variable compensation structure.Employees benefit from performance-based bonuses and incentives, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, Beam provides a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible time off, and the opportunity to participate in the equity program.The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08