Snapsheet makes claims easy for everyone.
Snapsheet Engineering is building the premier insurance automation platform.
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Snapsheet's Engineering Teams
Our 60+ engineers strive to bring modern technology and innovation to insurance carriers. Learn more about how each team contributes to Snapsheet's success below!
Claims Management
The Claims Management team is responsible for the heart of Snapsheet, our SaaS product - a solution bringing modern technology and processes to claims organizations.
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Customer Vendor Management
The Customer Vendor Management team builds customer-facing single-page applications that are focused on collecting information at the start of the claims-handling process.
Data and Dispatch
The Data side of D&D focuses on the data and analytics of our platforms while Dispatch focuses on workload management to make sure tasks are correctly being assigned. Together they make our platforms efficient.
Foundational Services
Framework
Site Reliability Engineering
The SRE team focuses on understanding risk and reducing the risk of disruption to infrastructure, application availability, and release and deployment processes.
Transactions
The Transactions team combines expertise in insurance workflows with cutting-edge technology and payment options to create an innovative payment solution.
Quality Assurance
The QA team oversees every phase of design, development, testing and delivery to verify if Snapsheet's products meets the quality standards and requirements.
Virtual Appraisals
Our Virtual Appraisals team continuously improves the software that made us famous, our internal end-to-end claims platform. With innovation and R&D they bring tools to our Operations teams to make the claims process efficient.
Engineering Culture
Our team greatly values culture programming as it allows us to bond as a team and socialize while fully remote.
We are consistently iterating and improving our culture programming, but the following customs are stales throughout the tech department.
Innovation
- Quarterly Hackathons
- Hack Days 3 days per quarter
- Quarterly Learning and Development Budgets to learn a new skill, attend a conference, take a course, etc.
Flexibility
- Remote-first working environment
- Unlimited PTO (the average Snapster takes 3-4 weeks off each year)
- Weekly productivity blocks (Tuesdays from 1-5 PM CT)
- Productivity days (3 Fridays per quarter)
- Summer Fridays (everyone leaves at 2 PM on Fridays during the summer)
Involvement
- Snapsheet Circles (ERG's) - Women's Advocacy, Parents Circle, LGBTQIA+, Community Care, Wellness, and more!
- Donut Pals
- Game Hours
- Teach and Tells
- Miscellaneous happy hours and events just because!
Day-to-day
- Tech Planning session every other Monday
- Department quarterly reviews and strategy sessions
- Lightning Talks (forum for short presentations on tech or tech-adjacent subjects)
- Consistent team meetings and 1v1s with your direct Manager
- Cameras on culture to encourage remote connection
- Autonomy and ownership in your role
Values
- Transparency, always: We believe in fostering an environment of openness and honesty at every step, ensuring clear communication and trust among all stakeholders.
- Leadership at every level: We empower individuals at every level to lead by example, inspiring others through their actions and commitment to excellence.
- Problem-solving is at our core: We thrive on tackling challenges head-on, leveraging creativity and technical expertise to engineer effective solutions that propel us forward.
- Take initiative: We encourage individuals to take ownership of their work, proactively seeking opportunities to innovate and drive progress.
- Drive results: We are dedicated to delivering tangible results, driven by a relentless pursuit of quality and continuous improvement in everything we do.
- Responsibility and ownership: We embrace accountability and take ownership of our actions, understanding that each individual plays a crucial role in our collective success.
Snapsheet Hackathons
Hackathons are a staple in the tech department as they encourage innovation and collaboration, and they allow individuals to work on projects outside of their daily workflow.
Our Hackathons take place over three days, culminating with presentations to a panel of judges. Some of the projects have even resulted in new features and upgrades!
Engineering Interview Process
Surprises are great for birthday parties - not so much for a job interview! This is why we clearly outline each step of our process, so you know exactly what to expect.
As you prepare for your upcoming conversations, take some time to learn more about the interview process, who's involved, and how to best set yourself up for success. Depending on the role you are applying for, the interview process may look a little bit different, but here you can find basic information that will help you navigate each stage of the process.
Our Hackerrank assessment was carefully curated to streamline our interview process, save our candidate's time, and reduce bias. On average, our assessments are 90 minutes and consist of 3 questions that cover various topics related to the role you are applying for.
*Note: For those interviewing for an Engineering Manager role, you will complete both the Hackerrank assessment and a Hiring Manager interview. If you are interviewing for any other Software Engineer position, you will go straight into the final interview after completing the Hackerrank challenge.
You Invest in Us, We Invest in You.
Our benefits are purposefully curated to touch each area of your life, so we have you covered regardless of what is important to you. Want more information? Check out our 2024 Snapsheet Benefit Summary
Lucrative Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages through Blue Cross Blue Shield. We offer three PPO plans so you can choose what works best for you!
4% 401k match program and fully vested after 60 days of employment.
4% 401k match program and fully vested after 60 days of employment.
100% remote environment, truly unlimited PTO, and flexible scheduling. For those located in the Chicago area, our office is open to you at all times!
Generous parental leave programs for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
Monthly internet reimbursements, quarterly mailers and events, and swag for anniversaries and just because.
Engineering Career Paths
At Snapsheet, our Engineers have two primary career paths. Both provide fulfilling career opportunities, and we empower you to choose or switch between them based on your skills, interests, and career goals. Through our quarterly goal-setting sessions and reflections with your manager, we encourage you to define your career aspirations, and we provide support to help you achieve them. Click on each path to explore further!
In the IC path, individuals focus on technical expertise, often holding titles like Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, or Principal Engineer. They excel in their technical skills, have autonomy in their work, and progress by taking on more specialized or senior roles while providing technical leadership within their teams.
Here is Snapsheet's typical IC path:
- Level 1: Software Engineer
- Level 2: Senior Software Engineer
- Level 3: Lead Software Engineer
- Level 4: Staff Software Engineer
- Level 5: Principal Software Engineer
The people manager path involves transitioning from technical roles to leadership positions such as Engineering Manager. People managers are responsible for leading and managing teams of engineers, developing their skills and careers, collaborating with other functions within the organization, and participating in strategic planning and decision-making processes while maintaining technical proficiency and contributing to projects.
Here is Snapsheet's typical manager path:
- Level 1: Software Engineer
- Level 2: Senior Software Engineer
- Level 3: Lead Software Engineer
- Level 4: Engineering Manager
- Level 5: Director of Engineering
Life as an Engineer
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What does a typical week look like?
A typical week will look different depending on your position level, however, on average, engineers spend about 70% of their time on project work and coding, 20% of their time in meetings and agile ceremonies, and the remaining 10% on code pairing and miscellaneous tasks.
How is success measured?
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How does Snapsheet support professional growth and development for engineers?
Snapsheet operates on a quarterly goal-setting calendar, where Engineers can create professional and development goals for themselves. In unison, we offer a quarterly learning and development budget, knowledge-sharing sessions, etc.
How is a healthy work-life balance promoted?
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is a priority at Snapsheet. We understand that peak productivity comes from a well-rested and fulfilled team. That's why we offer flexible work arrangements, unlimited time off policies, employee assistance programs, and wellness initiatives to support our engineers in achieving harmony between their professional and personal lives.
How are big achievements and milestones celebrated?
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What opportunities are there for engineers to contribute to projects outside of their core responsibilities?
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Are all of Snapsheet's roles remote?
Yes! We are a remote-first organization so all of our positions are WFH unless otherwise noted. Our office is located in downtown Chicago for anyone in the area, and our office is always open to our employees (for those interested).
Does Snapsheet sponsor Work Visas?
Depending on the role you are applying for, Snapsheet may be able to sponsor. Be sure to ask your Recruiter if you have any questions about the role you are applying for and eligibility for Visa sponsorship.
What is Snapsheet's tech stack?
Our main tech stack is Ruby on Rails and React. More specifically, we use React to build single-page web applications, Rails to build our API tier, and MySQL as our main data persistence layer. We use Docker to containerize all our applications and host them on AWS.
How long does the interview process take?
We know that your time is valuable, so we try and make our interview process as simple as possible! On average, interview processes take around 1.5 to 2 weeks depending on scheduling and availability. If you are on a tight deadline, feel free to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule.
What tools and platforms does the tech team use?
Google for meetings, document storage, etc.
Slack for communication
Jira for task assignment
Confluence for documentation
Paycor for performance management, employee documentation, payroll, etc.
How would you describe Snapsheet's culture?
Snapsheet's culture is ever-evolving, and our people showcase diversity in many ways, but some things remain the same in each Snapster. We are driven, goal-oriented, and dedicated individuals who value transparency, lifelong learning, and the "work hard, play hard" mentality. We take our jobs seriously, but we have fun and know that life extends beyond our 9-5. Snapsheet provides an environment that fosters growth, career advancement, and the pursuit of the next big thing!
I applied but I haven't heard back. What should I do?
Due to the large number of candidates and applicants we receive, sometimes we aren't able to get back to you as quickly as we would like to. If our team sees an immediate fit, we will be in touch within a week. If it has been 1+ week since you applied, feel free to reach out to [email protected].