The world has changed. Why hasn’t insurance?

Kin’s mission is to reimagine home insurance For Every New Normal. While other insurers struggle to handle a fast-changing world, Kin is built for the future and is prepared to meet its challenges head on while helping our customers do the same.

Kin is proud to be a 4-time recipient (2021-2024) of BuiltIn Chicago’s Best Mid Sized Companies to work for, and Forbes 2021, 2022, & 2023 Best Startup Employers in North America. Simply put, our people are what make us great, and we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So, what’s the role?

The Data Platform team builds the data ingestion, processing and storage backbone enabling engineering, AI, data science, analytics, and application engineering teams throughout Kin to use and understand data. The team is responsible for developing and supporting infrastructure making use of data technologies including Airbyte, Airflow, Databricks, Flink, along with other industry and internal tools.The successful candidate will have a strong problem-solving ability and be comfortable working in an agile development environment, able to quickly adapt to changing requirements and deliver high-quality solutions promptly.

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for working in a team environment.
• The candidate should be able to effectively collaborate with other team members, stakeholders, and data scientists to understand their requirements and provide solutions.
• Capable of leading and mentoring junior data engineers within the team.
• Provide guidance and design oversight during product definition, requirements, and design phases
• Collaborate closely with Kin’s Product, Data Science, and Engineering teams to help gather and develop business requirements

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible PTO policy
• Remote work
• Generous equity package
• 401K with company match
• Parental leave
• Continuing education and professional development
• The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact

About Kin

In an industry that hasn't budged in more than 100 years, our technology transforms the user experience, cuts inefficiencies that waste billions of consumer dollars, and customizes coverage homeowners want. We believe insurance was always meant to be a digital product – we’re making that a reality.

Our approach to the industry makes us unique, and the people at Kin help us excel. We’re a team of problem solvers, collaborators, builders, and dreamers who are passionate about creating positive change in the lives of our customers and in our industry. Kin is more than just our name – it’s how we treat each other. That’s one of the many reasons we’ve been recognized as a great place to work by Built In, Forbes, and Fast Company.

EEOC Statement

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Kin encourages applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

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