Software Engineer, R&D - IntelliScript (Remote)

Summary

Milliman is a respected consultancy with a focus on developing data-driven SaaS products for insurance clients. The Software Engineer in R&D will drive innovation by transforming ideas into working solutions, focusing on MVP development and user feedback to shape new products and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and iterate on MVPs, prototypes, and early-stage solutions to explore new product and capability opportunities
• Rapidly test ideas by building lightweight implementations and getting them in front of users for feedback
• Translate ambiguous problem spaces and emerging needs into tangible technical solutions
• Continuously refine concepts through experimentation, data, and user insights to determine what delivers value
• Build and deploy solutions primarily within AWS, leveraging cloud-native services to enable rapid development and iteration
• Experiment with AI-driven approaches both as a tool for faster delivery and as a core component of new product features
• Work within a small, cross-functional team to shape and validate new ideas and approaches
• Partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders across business units to gather feedback, validate assumptions, and ensure focus on solving the most valuable problems
• Balance speed and quality by applying appropriate engineering practices for early-stage development
• Contribute to technical decisions that enable fast iteration while supporting future scalability
• Support deployment of prototypes and early solutions to enable real-world testing and learning

Skills

• 4+ years of relevant software engineering experience
• Strong experience with C# (.NET 8), React, SQL
• Cloud development experience, preferably with AWS
• Understanding of Agile practices (e.g. Scrum)
• Experience with full software development lifecycle
• Excellent technical design, problem solving, and debugging skills
• Excellent collaborative skills, work well independently and as a team member
• Proven analytical skills to interpret and implement business and functional requirements
• Curiosity and openness to new ideas, with a strong desire to continuously learn, experiment, and develop new skills
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, early-stage environments
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex challenges, synthesize information, and identify practical paths forward
• Action-oriented, with a focus on quickly turning ideas into working solutions and learning through iteration
• Solid foundation in software engineering principles, with the judgment to apply the right level of rigor for early-stage development
• Interest in and willingness to apply emerging technologies, including AI/ML, to accelerate development and to enhance product capabilities
• Ability to assess tradeoffs and manage risk while moving quickly and exploring new opportunities
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams, build relationships, and contribute to a positive and productive environment
• Communicates clearly and influences effectively by articulating evolving ideas, aligning stakeholders, and driving outcomes
• Adaptable and comfortable shifting focus as priorities evolve
• Comfort with experimentation and failure, including the ability to abandon ideas or discard prototypes when they do not demonstrate business value
• Long-term results orientation, with the ability and willingness to partner with downstream engineering teams to transition successful experiments into scalable solutions

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 4+ years of relevant software engineering experience
• Strong experience with C# (.NET 8), React, SQL
• Cloud development experience, preferably with AWS
• Understanding of Agile practices (e.g. Scrum)
• Experience with full software development lifecycle
• Excellent technical design, problem solving, and debugging skills
• Excellent collaborative skills, work well independently and as a team member
• Proven analytical skills to interpret and implement business and functional requirements

Nice to Haves

• Curiosity and openness to new ideas, with a strong desire to continuously learn, experiment, and develop new skills
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, early-stage environments
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex challenges, synthesize information, and identify practical paths forward
• Action-oriented, with a focus on quickly turning ideas into working solutions and learning through iteration
• Solid foundation in software engineering principles, with the judgment to apply the right level of rigor for early-stage development
• Interest in and willingness to apply emerging technologies, including AI/ML, to accelerate development and to enhance product capabilities
• Ability to assess tradeoffs and manage risk while moving quickly and exploring new opportunities
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams, build relationships, and contribute to a positive and productive environment
• Communicates clearly and influences effectively by articulating evolving ideas, aligning stakeholders, and driving outcomes
• Adaptable and comfortable shifting focus as priorities evolve
• Comfort with experimentation and failure, including the ability to abandon ideas or discard prototypes when they do not demonstrate business value
• Long-term results orientation, with the ability and willingness to partner with downstream engineering teams to transition successful experiments into scalable solutions

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges
• 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions
• Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis
• Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year
• Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria
• Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman