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Job description
AI-Native Software Engineer
Department: Technology
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Raleigh, NC
Description
Guardian Service is hiring an AI-native software engineer to prototype and deploy internal tools that materially improve how the company operates.
This role is focused on building backend-heavy, AI-enabled systems that automate workflows across CRM, email, telephony, and operations. You’ll work directly with business teams to turn workflow pain points into working software—often in days, not months.
This is a high-ownership role for someone who enjoys building quickly, operating with minimal structure, and seeing their work drive immediate impact.
Why This Role Matters
Guardian Service views AI and internal tooling as a core competitive advantage. The systems built in this role will directly impact speed, efficiency, and scalability across the business.
This is an opportunity to help define the internal operating system of a growing company and see your work drive real operational leverage.
Your Day-to-Day
Rapidly prototype internal tools that eliminate manual work and improve efficiency
Partner directly with business teams to translate workflow problems into software solutions
Design, build, and deploy backend-heavy applications and automations
Build tools locally for fast iteration, then migrate to cloud environments when validated
Use LLMs and AI tooling pragmatically to accelerate development and enhance functionality
Design system architectures, APIs, and async workflows
Integrate tools with CRM, email, telephony, and internal data systems
Own deployment, monitoring, and iteration of tools as they scale
About You
Strong fluency in Python
Strong backend engineering and systems design skills
Experience building internal tools, workflow automations, or platform utilities
Ability to operate independently from vague problem to working solution
Familiarity with Google Cloud (e.g., BigQuery, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, etc.)
Strong debugging instincts and practical product sense
Comfort using AI tools and LLM APIs in development workflows
Nice to Have
Experience with Salesforce or CRM-integrated systems
Familiarity with telephony or contact-center systems
Experience with workflow orchestration or email automation
Experience with containerization and lightweight service deployment
Insurance or fintech experience
Why You Should Join Us
Results: Guardian Service is scaling rapidly, doubling booked premium month-over-month.
Opportunity: Personal lines insurance is a massive market ripe for transformation, and we’re investing $100M+ over the next three years to build Guardian Service into a leader.
Ownership & Impact: You’ll own initiatives that directly affect company performance, with leadership fully aligned around growth.
Exposure & Learning: Work alongside leaders who have built and scaled businesses, led large teams, and driven results at Fortune 500 companies.
Career Growth: No cap on advancement or the ability to own high-impact projects.
Stability: Privately owned, debt-free, and financially strong.
Culture: High standards, but also a team that values fun and camaraderie.
The Package
We offer a competitive base salary based on experience.
health, medical, and vision insurance
401(k) match
flexible PTO
cell phone reimbursement
flexible time off
a bi-annual $500 Relax & Recharge bonus
a learning and development stipend
a Charity Match program to give back to causes you care about
EEOC Statement
All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other discriminatory factors. Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this role. All offers are subject to a background check.
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Worksite address
raleigh, NC, 27601, US
Who can apply
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