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[Remote] Software Engineer I

Remote Full-time Now Hiring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mercury Insurance is an insurance company focused on helping people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events. The Software Engineer I designs, develops, and maintains software applications and systems while writing quality code, supporting applications, and participating in design and code reviews under the guidance of senior engineers and managers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a strong understanding of relevant product areas, codebases, and systems
  • Write high-quality code for simple scenarios with good test coverage
  • Assist with any application system support needs
  • Participate in design and code reviews of applications to ensure best practices, adherence to Mercury standards, and high quality

Skills

  • Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other related fields Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Completion of the Summer 2026 Internship at Mercury Insurance
  • Experienced in programming in one or more industry-standard languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript)
  • Knowledgeable in leveraging various data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Familiar with relational databases, NoSQL, and caching solutions
  • Strong problem-solving skills. Good communication abilities
  • Capable of working independently on simple tasks
  • Ability to collaborate and influence team members to address impediments and deliver desired results
  • Preferred: Master's Degree in Computer Science
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure

Benefits

  • Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
  • Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
  • Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
  • 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Engaging work environment
  • Promotional opportunities
  • Education assistance
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Company recognition program
  • Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more

Company Overview

  • Mercury Insurance has offered quality insurance for personal auto insurance to homeowners insurance to mechanical breakdown protection. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.mercuryinsurance.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Mercury Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 14 in 2026, 22 in 2025, 23 in 2024, 14 in 2023, 15 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.