Associate Software Engineer

The Doctors Company is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join our team. This is a hybrid opportunity located at any of the company's offices.

The Associate Software Engineer will design, build, and operate internal SaaS-style engineering solutions that embed data, AI, and security governance directly into enterprise platforms and delivery workflows. This entry-level role focuses on translating governance, privacy, and AI risk requirements into scalable, code-based controls, services, and automation that make systems secure-by-default, auditable, and reliable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong foundational skills in software engineering with experience in backend or full-stack SaaS development.
• Hands-on experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., C#, Python, Java).
• Familiarity with APIs, authentication/authorization, CI/CD, logging, and cloud-native development patterns.
• Interest in AI-enabled systems, data platforms, and building secure, well-governed services.
• Ability to work under guidance and translate defined requirements into reliable implementations.

Responsibilities: 

Governance SaaS Engineering & Automation

• Build and maintain internal SaaS services, APIs, and automation that enforce data and AI governance requirements.
• Translate defined governance, privacy, and security controls into reusable code components.
• Integrate governance services into CI/CD pipelines, data workflows, and application architectures.

AI Trust & Governance Enablement

• Implement guardrails, middleware, and telemetry for AI-enabled features, including request validation, logging, and policy enforcement.
• Support governed use of AI services by embedding controls around inputs, outputs, and usage patterns.
• Enable traceability and auditability for AI workflows under guidance from governance and security leadership.

Platform Reliability, Security & Data Controls

• Implement automated checks for access control, data classification, and sensitive data handling.
• Build monitoring, alerting, and exception reporting for governance-related failures.
• Partner with platform and data engineering teams to ensure secure-by-default configurations.

Developer Enablement & Integration Support

• Create reference implementations, templates, and documentation to enable adoption of governance services.
• Support engineering teams integrating governance controls into SaaS, data, and AI solutions.
• Contribute to standard patterns (“golden paths”) for governed development.

Stakeholder Alignment & Other Duties as Assigned

• Collaborate with Data & AI Governance, Security, Legal, and Engineering teams.
• Communicate implementation status and technical considerations clearly.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of enterprise governance objectives.

Salary Range: $69,401 - $91,089. Compensation varies based on skills, knowledge, and education. We consider factors such as specialized skills, depth of knowledge in the field, and educational background to ensure fair and competitive pay.  

Benefits 

We offer competitive compensation, an incentive bonus plan, outstanding career opportunities, an exceptional work environment, and an impressive benefits package, which starts with medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; and an employee assistance program. There's more:   

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health care tax-free spending accounts with a company match
• 401(k) and Roth IRA with company match, as well as catch-up plans for both
• Vacation days, sick days, and paid personal days each calendar year (with vacation increases based on length of service)
• Paid holidays each calendar year
• Life and travel insurance
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• In-person and online learning opportunities
• Cross-function career opportunities
• Business casual work environment
• Time off to volunteer
• Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations
• Company-sponsored participation at non-profit events

 About The Doctors Company 

The Doctors Company is the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer. Founded and led by physicians, we are committed to advancing, protecting, and rewarding the practice of good medicine.  

The Doctors Company is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.