[Remote] Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PolicyMe is Canada’s leading digital insurance solution, focused on modernizing insurance to make it simpler and more accessible. As a Junior Software Engineer, you will develop full stack features for an AI-powered web application, integrating AI models and APIs while collaborating with senior engineers to enhance the insurance broker experience. Responsibilities Develop full stack features for our AI-powered web application using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL and AWS Integrate AI models and APIs for tasks like document processing, data extraction, recommendation engines etc Work closely with Sr. Engineers experienced in AI to seamlessly integrate models into production Stay current on emerging AI technologies/frameworks and explore new applications Build scalable, reliable backend services to fuel our AI workflows Create intuitive user experiences that surface AI-powered capabilities Participate in architecture planning, code reviews, and ideation sessions Take ownership of feature development end-to-end (once ramped up), coordinating with QA and other teams Engage in cross-team communication to help unblock dependencies and improve release flow Share ideas during quarterly planning to help shape what we build next Participate in company-wide initiatives such as hackathons, engineering guilds, and AI tooling experiments Skills Strong full-stack development skills with the ability to work across backend and frontend using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS Familiarity with AI/ML concepts from coursework, side projects, or work experience Passion for building intelligent applications that solve real-world problems Eagerness to learn, embrace ambiguity, and continually upskill in a rapidly evolving space Hands-on experience or projects interacting with AI APIs/models (e.g. prompt engineering) Self-starter with a career-driven mindset who thrives in an environment with autonomy and accountability Collaborative team player with low ego who is open to feedback and eager to help others Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, especially in complex domains Benefits Generous PTO - 20 vacation days Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan Company paid, in-person socials Option to work from our Toronto-based office Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential Competitive bonus program Opportunity for equity Company Overview PolicyMe is a life insurance company. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is