Senior Fullstack Engineer (On-Site, West Hollywood, CA)
Role summary
COVU is seeking a Senior Full-stack Engineer for their West Hollywood office. This role involves developing and architecting the company's AI-native insurtech platform, focusing on backend development with Node and AWS, and frontend proficiency with React and Next.js. The engineer will be hands-on, driving DevOps and observability improvements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-stack experience, deep expertise in Node, AWS, React, and Next.js, and strong system design judgment. This is a fully on-site, full-time position with a competitive salary and equity package.
Salary Range:
$120K-$180K + 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.
The Role
We’re seeking a Senior Full-stack Engineer
to develop the next generation of COVU’s AI-native platform. You’ll bring deep backend expertise in
Node
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.
What You’ll Do
- Develop & architect
core services and integrations using
Node
,
Web Development
, and
AWS
(Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, etc.).
- Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to transform business goals into reliable, user-focused software.
- 100% hands-on
, ensuring architectural decisions translate into clean, maintainable, production-quality code.
- Drive DevOps and observability improvements—
CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code
, and performance monitoring.
Who You Are
- 5+ years
of professional software engineering experience, with a strong full-stack background.
- Proven track record as a
Full Stack Engineer
on complex, large-scale web platforms.
- Deep expertise in
Node
,
Web Development
, and
AWS
(Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, etc.).
- Strong understanding of
React
and
Next.js
, and how backend systems integrate with modern frontends.
- 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
.
Why Join Us
- 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.
Our Interview Process
- Introductory call with the People team
- Coding interviews
- Tech Interview (architecture & leadership focus)
- Final discussion with leadership