Software Engineer I
Mercury General
Remote (US) · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
Overview Position Summary:
As a Software Engineer I, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and systems. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers and managers to build high-quality, innovative, and performant software that complies with coding standards and technical design.
Geo-Salary Information
An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process
State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:
$76,829 to $142,213 (NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)$69,845 to $129,284 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)$62,860 to $116,356 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)
In CA: Typical hiring range is $$87,617 - $136,901
The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.
Responsibilities Essential Job Functions:
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.
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other related fields Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Computer Science
Experience:
Skills:
Minimum:
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: Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
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About the Company
Why choose a career at Mercury?
At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.
Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.
We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.
Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers
Perks and Benefits
We offer many great benefits, including:
Competitive compensation
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
Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Mercury is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application and/or employment consideration process. If you require an accommodation, you may contact us by sending an e-mail to recruiting@mercuryinsurance.com. Please include your name, contact information, and a description of your requested accommodation in your message.
Pay Range USD $76,829.00 - USD $142,213.00 /Yr.