Job Title: Sr. Software Engineer II Company Name: Symetra Job Details: $129k-$215k/yrRemoteFull,Time Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/z89l73qmjmwplp9k Job Description: Posted 12h agoSr. Software Engineer II@ SymetraView All JobsWebsiteUnited States$129k-$215k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:building system, developing APIs, establishing workflowsRequirements Summary:5+ years of relevant experience; strong technical skills; ownership from design to deployment; Rust experience a big plus; able to work independently.Technical Tools Mentioned:Rust, REST APIs, Databases, Backend development Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join us as a Senior Software Engineer II! About the role As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will build our new Partner Relationship Management system from the ground up, focusing primarily on backend development—designing the database, building REST APIs, and creating a small UI—while helping shape the architecture and early team processes. You will work mostly in Rust (experience is a big plus!) and spend the majority of your time writing production code, while having a strong influence on how the product and future team growth evolves. We’re looking for someone independent, skilled, and excited to take on big ownership from day one. What you will do Build our new Partner Relationship Management system from the ground up as the first engineer on the team, working closely with business leaders to shape the design, architecture, and long-term ownership. Develop backend-focused full-stack features, including database design, REST APIs, and a lightweight UI, with the majority of your time spent writing code. Help establish early engineering workflows while contributing to technical decision-making and future team hiring. Drive major technical project initiatives independently, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver high-impact work while contributing to building a diverse, well-rounded engineering team with a growth-oriented mindset. Why Work at Symetra Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra: "Symetra will spoil you. There aren't many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra. The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you at ease. Failure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it." - Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst   “If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work.” - Cris H., VP Internal Sales What we offer you Benefits and Perks 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 Compensation Salary Range: $128,700 - $214,600 plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.