Kalepa

Backend Engineer (Europe)

Europe

$72,000 – $102,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Artificial Intelligence, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong programming skills and a passion for coding, along with a desire to tackle challenging problems. Experience with NLP, firmographic data, and entity resolution is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is expected, and the ability to speak one of 10+ languages is beneficial.

Responsibilities

As a Backend Engineer, you will have a greenfield opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology, including NLP, firmographic data, and entity resolution. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the core infrastructure, working closely with the team to drive innovation and ensure the success of Kalepa’s AI Copilot platform, and contributing to the company's growth by delivering impactful solutions.

Skills

NLP
firmographic data
entity resolution
Backend development
Programming

Kalepa

AI decision support platform for underwriters

About Kalepa

Kalepa provides a platform called Copilot that helps underwriters in the commercial insurance market assess risks and exposures of businesses. By combining artificial intelligence with human insights, it enables more accurate pricing and underwriting, which helps insurance companies reduce losses and improve efficiency. The platform operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, where clients pay subscription fees for access. Kalepa aims to enhance underwriting processes and improve the performance of insurance providers.

Key Metrics

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$13.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, Financial ServicesIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary
Significant equity options package
100% covered medical, 100% covered vision and dental
20 days of PTO a year.
Global team offsites
Healthy living/gym stipend.
Mobile phone bill stipend
Continuing education credits
Home office stipend

Risks

Competition from other AI-powered platforms could erode Kalepa's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny may arise from AI reliance in underwriting decisions.
Resource strain from new MGA formation could impact Kalepa's core SaaS platform.

Differentiation

Kalepa's Copilot platform combines AI and human intelligence for precise risk assessment.
The company offers a SaaS model, enhancing underwriting efficiency for commercial insurers.
Kalepa's new MGA focuses on small and mid-market policyholders with exclusive broker partnerships.

Upsides

Increased AI adoption in underwriting aligns with Kalepa's Copilot capabilities.
InsurTech partnerships offer collaboration opportunities with traditional insurers for Kalepa.
Growing demand for tailored insurance products benefits Kalepa's customized solutions for SMBs.

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