Staff Fullstack Engineer (Technical Lead – On-Site, West Hollywood, CA)

Salary Range: $150K-$200K COVU shares

About COVU

COVU is a venture-backed insurtech startup reimagining how independent insurance agencies operate. We’re building an AI-native agent workspace that unifies communication, automation, and workflows—helping agencies grow faster and operate smarter. Our founders bring deep expertise in AI and cloud platforms, and we’re tackling big, meaningful challenges with a modern, scalable approach.

We’re seeking a Staff Fullstack Engineer (Technical Lead) to architect and drive the next generation of COVU’s AI-native platform. You’ll lead key projects end-to-end—balancing hands-on engineering (≈50%) with technical leadership, architectural decision-making, and mentorship.

You’ll bring deep backend expertise in Python and AWS, as well as solid frontend proficiency in React and Next.js. This role is ideal for a senior technical leader who can bridge architecture with execution and guide a fast-growing team through complex, high-impact projects.

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance full-stack systems that power COVU’s AI-driven platform.
• Architect and develop core services and integrations using Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS (Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, etc.).
• Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to transform business goals into reliable, user-focused software.
• Work closely with the frontend team to build intuitive, performant interfaces using React and Next.js.
• Stay hands-on (≈50%), ensuring architectural decisions translate into clean, maintainable, production-quality code.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code and design reviews, and raise the bar for technical excellence.
• Drive DevOps and observability improvements—CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and performance monitoring.

• 10 years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong full-stack background.
• Proven track record as a Tech Lead or Staff Engineer on complex, large-scale web platforms.
• Deep expertise in Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS (Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, etc.).
• Strong understanding of React and Next.js, and how backend systems integrate with modern frontends.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers, fostering both velocity and quality.
• Excellent system design judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity in early-stage product environments.
• Must be based in Los Angeles or open to relocation.
• This is a fully on-site role at our West Hollywood office.

• Lead foundational projects shaping the future of insurtech.
• Work directly with founders and senior leaders in AI, product, and engineering.
• Own meaningful architecture decisions and influence team culture from the ground up.
• Be part of a high-growth, venture-backed startup tackling real industry challenges.
• Competitive compensation equity package.

1. Introductory call with the People team
2. Coding interview
3. Tech Interview (architecture & leadership focus)
4. Final discussion with leadership