Lead Product Engineer

About ArtificialHelp shape the future of specialty insurance At Artificial, we’re building the next generation of technology for the specialty (re)insurance market. Our mission is to transform how brokers and carriers operate in complex markets by removing operational barriers and enabling smarter, faster decision-making.We use modern technology to solve real challenges for some of the world’s leading brokers and insurers. By automating the repetitive and structuring the complex, we help our partners unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth.You’ll be joining a collaborative team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. We work in an environment where ideas are heard, support is built-in, and outcomes matter. Everyone here has the chance to make a tangible impact on our products, our customers, and the industry.We've just raised $45M (£33M) in Series B funding from lead investor CommerzVentures, new investor Move Capital, as well as all existing shareholders. This investment round gives us the room to grow with confidence, continue to innovate, and ensure that Artificial remains the first choice for brokers and carriers seeking a smarter way to trade digitally.Join us, and take the chance to be a part of something that will change the landscape of insurance for generations.Our valuesWithin the Engineering team, we strive to:Build high-quality, robust features and supporting infrastructure that sets the standard for the rest of the engineering teamAsking good questions, sharing knowledge, mentoring and developing others in the teamTo continuously improve operations (think: Kaizen, Toyota Way)To spread skills across the team, discouraging knowledge silosTo have the confidence needed to be ambitious and do what others can’tYou’ll be working with talented people, using the latest technology in an environment that supports learning. As an outcomes-focused business, taking ownership is not only expected but embraced, meaning the opportunity to create meaningful change is within your power.About the roleDesign and evolve high-performance, scalable software architectures that act as a force multiplier for engineering teams.Lead the breakdown and delivery of large, complex technical initiatives into clear, achievable milestones.Provide deep technical leadership across system architecture, raising the overall technical bar of the team.Act as a go-to technical authority across multiple codebases, languages, and domains.Own the delivery of major projects end-to-end, driving progress, unblocking teams, and ensuring meaningful outcomes.Establish and improve engineering and organisational processes to solve recurring delivery and collaboration challenges.Support and develop engineers through coaching, performance management, and targeted growth plans.Model and promote clear communication, alignment, and effective cross-team collaboration.About YouYou build performant, evolutionary architectures grounded in best practices.You have strong system-level technical understanding and enjoy helping others deepen theirs.You are highly proficient across multiple languages and codebases, including strong experience with Haskell/Clojure/OCaml/Scala/Elm/Erlang.You write high-quality, well-tested code and use appropriate testing strategies (unit, property-based, integration).You balance pragmatism with quality, acting decisively without over-optimising for perfection.You inspire and retain teams, creating an environment where people are challenged and supported to grow.You think deeply about organisational dynamics and proactively improve processes and team health.You communicate complex ideas clearly and build alignment across teams and stakeholders.We especially want to hear from you if you haveCollaborative skills with an emphasis on product quality.Experience in insurtech, insurance or related industries.Strong problem-solving skills.Experience in a distributed work environment.BenefitsPrivate medical insuranceIncome protection insuranceLife insurance of 4 * base salaryOn-site gym and shower facilitiesEnhanced maternity and paternity payTeam social events and company partiesSalary exchange on pension and nursery feesAccess to Maji, the financial wellbeing platformCompany stock options managed through LedgyMilestone Birthday Bonus and a Life Events leave policyGenerous holiday allowance of 28 days plus national holidaysHome office and equipment allowance, and a company MacBookLearning allowance and leave to attend conferences or take examsYuLife employee benefits, including EAP and bereavement helplinesFor each new hire, we plant a tree through our partnership with Ecologi ActionThe best coffee machine in London, handmade in Italy and imported just for us!We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities around us. If there’s anything you need to make the hiring process more accessible, just let us know—we’re happy to make adjustme