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We might be the biggest story you’ve never heard about. When COVID started, Go made a big bet: that it could save essential workers more money on car insurance than anytime in history by offering half-off rates. Fast forward to today, and we saved Americans close to $100mm, and are now focused on bringing our product to hundreds of thousands of customers across the country.

We’re looking for more team members who want to solve the biggest challenges, be part of a critical multi-billion dollar industry, and most importantly -- make a real impact on real people’s lives. This isn’t an easy role -- but it’s probably one of the most rewarding you’ll have, and you’ll be part of a great team.

As a backend engineer, a blank text editor is where you start. We don't have a preference if you're a Don Knuth fan who counts bits, track your historical best TTI system metrics, or just assemble as much as is already out there. What we believe in is leverage, system design, and speed. We're highly collaborative, but also Go engineers singlehandedly own and operate the same amount of infra as 3-4 engineers at a large company.We are a unit. We set priorities, solve challenges, and execute. And with you, we’ll execute more than we ever have.

Requirements Passionate about mobile apps (add your favorite one in the subject line of the application) Desire to be part of a mission-driven team and work hard Excellent communication skills and “likeable.” A life long student that follows evolving technologies Disciplined and able to hold yourself to a higher standard Self-reliant, and at the same (list your three favorite foods in the notes section), time can closely collaborate. Background in a high-growth startup that has seen some level of success

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NQsTSWmSpGTtsTXx1hwV8lLI...

About Go Over the past year, in the midst of an unprecedented health and economic crisis, one California startup figured out a way to put more than $100M back into the pockets of Americans. Go Insurance reoriented its business to create a new product called Go Essential Transactions (GET), offering half-off auto insurance to essential workers across the country. Go accomplished what so many said was almost impossible: bringing its essential rates to one-third of the country, rapidly scaling up its operations, and becoming one of the fastest-growing insurance companies by offering the most affordable insurance in American history.