Staff Engineer Senior Builder & Technical Leader
Company: Amadeus Search
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Role: Staff Engineer Senior Builder & Technical Leader
Employment Type: Full-time, Remote (US-based, Austin HQ)
Compensation: $200k – $235k base competitive equity Visa: Not
available Company Overview QuoteWell is a tech-driven wholesale
insurance broker leveraging AI, data, and automation to streamline
the broker–underwriter process. Headquartered in Austin, TX, with
$15M raised from NEA, Goldcrest, Floating Point , the company
emphasizes responsiveness, transparency, and collaboration in
insurance distribution. Role Summary The Staff Engineer will serve
as a technical leader and hands-on builder , owning critical
features across the stack, setting engineering standards, and
driving AI-powered solutions in insurance. This role combines
coding, leadership, and system design with high autonomy. Key
Responsibilities Scope, design, and ship full-lifecycle features
that improve broker workflows Act as tech lead for high-impact
initiatives across teams Build AI-driven solutions within the
TypeScript (React Node) stack Develop APIs, integrations, and
scalable system designs Champion engineering best practices
(testing, CI/CD, observability) Mentor engineers and shape
technical culture Collaborate cross-functionally with Product,
Design, and Data teams Ideal Candidate Profile 5 years experience
in modern web stack (React, Node, TypeScript) Proven technical
leadership on large or complex projects Startup (Series D) or big
tech experience preferred Strong problem-solving skills and
adaptability in fast-paced environments Interest in Fintech and
AI-driven systems Culture & Work Style Remote-first with quarterly
co-location Sustainable pace (8–5/9–5, family-friendly flexibility)
Collaborative, low-ego leadership with pragmatic approach Rewards
outsized contributions with off-cycle raises
Keywords: Amadeus Search, Round Rock , Staff Engineer Senior Builder & Technical Leader, IT / Software / Systems , Austin, Texas
