Staff Software Engineer

Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

“I chose Symetra because I heard it was a pro-employee company—and it’s absolutely true.

The work environment is supportive, the people are great, and the benefits are generous.

Symetra truly cares about its employees.

The relaxed atmosphere and opportunities to learn and grow—both within your role and beyond—make it a great place to build your career.” - Alicia L., Claims Examiner

"Symetra cares about doing what's right for their customers and that we have a great culture." - Jackie B., Regional Account Manager

What we offer you

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees.

Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Salary Range: $141,600 - $236,000 base plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

• High School Diploma is required, plus a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• 12–15 years of experience in software engineering with deep expertise in platform engineering, full-stack development, and hands-on coding
• Proven technical leader with strong system architecture skills and experience guiding decisions across multiple teams or platforms
• Experienced in managing and evaluating vendor solutions and partnerships, including large consulting organizations
• Strong communicator who can influence, mentor, and collaborate effectively with engineers and senior leaders without formal authority
• Personable, adaptable, and growth-oriented, with a willingness to learn new industries and leverage modern practices, including AI-assisted development tools
• Experience with, or interest in, agent-based coding workflows is a plus
• Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.
• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered

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