Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we’re guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. We provide products and services people need at a competitive price. We communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they’re buying. We design products—and operate our company—to stand the test of time. We’re committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
Senior Software Engineer II
Location
United States
Posted
69 days ago
Salary
$128.7K - $214.6K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Software Engineer II
Symetra
Role Description 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. Qualifications - High School Diploma is required; A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience preferred. - Bring 5+ years of relevant experience with strong technical skills, solid engineering fundamentals, and the ability to manage and deliver high-quality work independently. - Have built full systems end-to-end—including databases, APIs, and web UIs—through professional roles or personal projects, demonstrating ownership from initial design to deployment. Experience with Rust is a big plus! - Excel at solving complex problems through structured analysis, creative thinking, and effective collaboration across functions. - Communicate clearly with partners and leadership, showing curiosity, proactivity, and a commitment to continuous learning. - Foster an inclusive, purpose-driven team culture and champion diversity, strong collaboration, and healthy cross-team relationships. Requirements - Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company. - 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. Benefits - 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.
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