Software Engineer

Honeycomb Insurance Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

Chicago Mid-level Software Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Software Engineering role at Honeycomb Insurance. Chicago · $140,000–$170,000 base.

SalaryStated by Honeycomb Insurance

$140,000 – $170,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from Honeycomb InsuranceOur estimate for the market: $116,943–$166,597Median $140,000

The range includes the market median of $140,000 for mid-level software engineering roles in Chicago.

Worked out from 51 postings that stated pay, median $140,000. Last updated Oct 24, 2026.

RoleSoftware Engineering

SeniorityMid-level

LocationChicago

Base pay$140,000–$170,000

PostedOct 1, 2026 · 3w ago

Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build full-stack features from initial design through coding, testing and release
Choose technical tradeoffs that balance delivery speed, scalability, maintainability and user value
Work with engineering, product and design to set priorities, timelines and technical approaches
Turn unclear problems into concrete options, then connect delivered technical work to business outcomes

What you bring

At least two years developing full-stack products, mainly with Node.js and a front-end framework
You have shipped SaaS or product-led features, making tradeoffs and improving them through iteration
A computer science degree or an equivalent qualification

Who this fits

This role suits an engineer ready to take ownership of features and make independent technical decisions. The position is based in Chicago.

From the employer

Honeycomb Insurance

At Honeycomb, we're not just building technology; we’re reshaping the future of insurance.

In 2025, Honeycomb was recognized by Dun & Bradstreet as “Top 10 Best Start Up Companies to Work For” in Israel, named by LinkedIn as “Top 10 Startups in Chicago”, and Newsweek’s "Greatest Startup Workplaces in America, 2025". Through the first half of 2026 we’ve been recognized on Inc. Magazine’s "Best Workplaces" List and Forbes "Fintech 50".

How did we earn these honors?

Honeycomb is a rapidly growing global startup, generously backed by top-tier investors and powered by an exceptional team of thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers. Dual-headquartered in Chicago and Tel Aviv (R&D center), and with 6 offices across the U.S., we are reinventing the commercial real estate insurance industry, an industry long overdue for disruption. Just as importantly, we ensure every employee feels deeply connected to our mission and one another.

With over $100B in insured assets, Honeycomb operates across 23 states, covering more than 65% of the U.S. population and increasing its coverage.

If you’re looking for a place where innovation is celebrated, culture actually means something, and smart people challenge you to be better every day - Honeycomb might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

What You’ll Do

Own full-stack feature development from ideation to production, including architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment
Make independent tradeoff decisions, balancing speed, scale, maintainability, and user value
Collaborate across engineering, product, and design to align on priorities, timelines, and technical solutions
Working through ambiguity by framing constraints, narrowing options, and proposing actionable solutions
Deliver clear technical outcomes and help translate them into measurable business impact

Basic Requirements

2+ years of experience in full-stack development, primarily in Node.js and a front-end framework like Angular (preferred), React, or Vue
Proven experience shipping features in SaaS or product-led environments, including prioritization, tradeoffs, and iteration
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent field
Strong ownership mindset: ability to identify opportunities, drive solutions, and close the loop