Role Overview
Solva is hiring a Junior Engineer. This is a full-time role in New York City. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
ABOUT SOLVA
Solva is building AI for insurers to transform an $8 trillion industry, starting with claims. We’re backed by $6m from First Round, Y Combinator, SV Angel and angel investors, including Paul Graham, that have funded companies such as OpenAI, Google, Stripe, Anthropic, Databricks and Github. We have an advisory board of experienced insurance executives and founders.
Our team was previously part of building Europe’s fastest growing InsurTech and founded a licensed EU bank processing payments of €1B/yr+. Now we are taking on one of the world’s largest industries and rebuilding it from the ground up with AI.
Solva is a Y Combinator S25 company and has emerged as one of the fastest growing and best-funded startups.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As founding engineer you will work alongside a team of experienced 2x-founders and ex-Apple engineers. Set the bar for AI security and accountability - there are no (good) best practices so we're creating them ourselves. If it makes sense; we do the hard stuff most only say they do. Read a paper or 10 if you must. We’re looking for someone who truly wants to innovate.
You’ll have a defining role in building the core product and further expanding the engineering team.
One week you’ll be deep in backend systems and cloud infrastructure, the next you’ll be making the architectural decisions that define how claims decisions worth multiple billions are made.
This is a true ownership role. You won’t just ship code, you’ll help set the technical direction, lead initiatives on new projects, and take part in building the engineering team and culture from the ground up.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Architect and build production systems for our core products
- Lead on infrastructure and backend (Go, Python, Postgres, GCP/AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD)
- Work across the stack where needed (React, Vite, TypeScript)
- Ship fast, iterate with customers and turn messy problems into clean, scalable systems
- Help build a great engineering culture and play a key role in shaping the long term technical vision
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Gold star if you’ve built something impressive in the AI space
- Strong backend and infrastructure experience (cloud, infra-as-code, scaling systems, observability)
- Ability to own technical decisions and balance pragmatism with long-term design
- Excited to build directly with customers in complex, real-world industries
- Joy in moving fast, breaking down ambiguity on a whiteboard and making solid engineering judgement calls
- Leadership mindset: eager to shape culture, mentor future hires, and grow into a key technical leader
About Solva
Solva
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Junior Engineer position at Solva?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Solva. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Junior Engineer position at Solva located?
This position is based in New York City. Solva has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Junior Engineer at Solva earn?
Solva has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Junior Engineer role at Solva posted?
This role was posted on May 18, 2026 (58 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Junior Engineer role at Solva entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Solva has listed.
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