New Grad Software Engineer

About the role

Authentic is a tech-enabled MGA (managing general agent). We design and run insurance programs for specific kinds of businesses, like restaurants, gyms, and power producers. Brokers bring us the businesses that need coverage, and carriers back our policies. Every program runs on a platform we built ourselves, and we own every line of code behind it. Engineers and insurance experts build it side by side in New York and Dayton, Ohio. Since our founding in 2022, we’ve grown to 80+ people and been named to the 2026 CB Insights Insurtech 50.

Responsibilities

- Build and ship features across our React frontend and Python/FastAPI backend

- Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to solve real customer problems

- Contribute to internal tools that help our team work more efficiently

- Work with data systems that drive risk assessment and claims decisions

- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and team rituals

Requirements

- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or a related field (recently graduated or graduating Fall 2026/Spring 2027)

- Experience building web applications (personal projects, coursework, or internships)

- Comfort working across the stack—you don't need to be an expert, but you're curious about both frontend and backend

- Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design

- Ability to work on-site in our New York office

Nice to Haves

- Experience with React, Python, FastAPI, or PostgreSQL

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)

- Interest in fintech, insurtech, or regulated industries

- Prior internship experience in fast-paced environments

Compensation

This role pays a base salary of $130,000– $145,000 and includes meaningful equity, so you’ll have real ownership in what we’re building. Your offer will depend on your experience and skills.

Our (FTE) benefits

- Competitive salary, equity, and role trajectory

- Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family

- 401(k) plan with company match

- Unlimited PTO

- Paid parental leave

About Authentic

Authentic builds the infrastructure that program insurance runs on. We partner with leading brokerages to design and manage custom insurance programs, backed by A and A- rated carriers operating nationwide. Brokers bring the data and distribution. We bring everything else: the technology, the capacity, and the underwriting expertise to stand up specialized programs at speed and build them to last. We’re a Series A company backed by top investors, including FirstMark Capital, Zigg Capital, Slow Ventures, Clocktower, Commerce Ventures, and Altai. We’ve grown over 15x in the past year with a massive market opportunity ahead.

Authentic is committed to building an inclusive working environment regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, education, age, or other personal characteristics. We believe that people do their best work when they can be themselves, and different perspectives and experiences make us stronger as a team. We’re proud of the supportive and inclusive workplace we're building together and are always working to make it even better.