[Remote] Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

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 Apply tot his job