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Backend Software Engineer - London £75-140k + Equity

CorgiLondon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid Full-time £75K/yr - £140K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who:Are passionate about technology and innovation. Have a strong portfolio of shipped products. Are comfortable navigating through various technologies. Possess excellent problem-solving skills. Can adapt quickly to changing priorities.

About the job

Corgi builds insurance products for tech startups in the UK and EU, using AI-driven underwriting and a platform built on Django and Stripe. With $108M in funding and a licensed carrier status, the company focuses on new solutions tailored for the startup ecosystem.

Role overview

This backend software engineering position is based in London. Engineers here build and deploy products quickly, often working independently. The team values those who have taken projects from concept to launch, especially if they can point to live products or side projects with active users.

What matters here

  • Comfort with the pace and demands of a startup
  • Proven ability to independently ship real projects
  • Delivers results in hours or days, not weeks
  • Works across the stack and adapts to new problems
  • Shares strong opinions but stays open to better ideas
  • Keeps ego low and focuses on real contributions

How the team operates

  • Quick decision-making, prioritizing progress over perfection
  • Frequent product launches and process updates
  • Short review cycles and regular releases
  • High energy during launches, few quiet stretches
  • Transparency in decisions and team communication
  • Healthy internal competition that raises performance

This is a build-focused role where steady contribution is expected.

Behaviors that do not fit

  • Office politics or gossip
  • Taking feedback personally instead of using it constructively
  • Introducing unnecessary bureaucracy
  • Missing commitments or slow follow-through

How to apply

  • Send links to your GitHub, personal site, or live projects you have built and launched
  • Do not send a CV
  • Email your application to: sergio@corgi.com
  • If you cannot show evidence of previous work, this role is not a fit

Location and compensation

  • London-based; on-site or hybrid options available
  • Base salary ranges from £75,000 to £140,000, plus equity
  • Compensation is based on proven ability to ship, not job titles

About Corgi

Corgi is an AI-powered insurance company focused on serving tech startups. With significant investment backing and a commitment to innovative insurance solutions, Corgi aims to transform the industry landscape as it expands into new markets.

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