Full-Time

Software Engineer

Data

Authentic

Authentic

51-200 employees

SaaS captive-insurance platform for embedded coverage

No salary listed

New York, NY, USA

In Person

On-site in New York, NY.

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Airflow
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
AWS
Data Governance
Snowflake

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Requirements
  • 3-5 years of experience building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure in production environments
  • Strong proficiency with modern data stack tools: Snowflake, dbt, and Airflow (or similar orchestration tools)
  • Experience with Python for data processing and pipeline development
  • Solid understanding of data modeling best practices (dimensional modeling, slowly changing dimensions, etc.)
  • Familiarity with AWS data services and infrastructure-as-code
  • Demonstrated ownership mindset: you clarify requirements, ask great questions, and drive work to completion
  • Track record of building reliable systems without sacrificing velocity—you know when to move fast and when to be careful
Responsibilities
  • Design and build reliable data pipelines and infrastructure that power underwriting models, claims processing, and operational reporting
  • Own data models end-to-end—from source ingestion through transformation to delivery—ensuring data quality, freshness, and accessibility for internal teams, product features, and external partners
  • Identify bottlenecks in existing data workflows and implement solutions that improve reliability, reduce latency, and scale with business growth
  • Build and maintain the data warehouse architecture, optimizing for both analytical workloads and operational use cases
  • Partner with engineering, product, and ops teams to understand data needs and translate them into well-designed pipelines and models
  • Implement monitoring, alerting, and data quality checks to catch issues before they impact downstream consumers
  • Contribute to data governance practices, including documentation, lineage tracking, and access controls for regulatory and compliance needs

Authentic Insurance provides a technology-driven platform that lets SaaS platforms, associations, and community groups create and launch captive insurance programs. It offers an

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$20.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • Mindbody, Restaurant365, theCut, and PushPress give Authentic validated affinity-group distribution.
  • Authentic sold 100-plus policies by 2024 and still reported 14 open jobs in 2026.
  • The March 2025 product push positions Authentic to expand beyond SMB coverage into more lines.

What critics are saying

  • Socotra sued Authentic in June 2025 over contract breaches, signaling infrastructure fragility.
  • Authentic's model depends on partner distribution; a Mindbody renegotiation would cripple growth.
  • If underwriting or claims losses spike, partners abandon captive programs and Authentic loses credibility.

What makes Authentic unique

  • Mindbody Insurance proved Authentic can launch branded programs inside large SaaS workflows.
  • March 2025 product update added an Agent Tool and underwriting workbench for brokers.
  • Multi-location, multi-state policies online target operators that traditional carriers handle clumsily.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

5%
PR Newswire
Jul 10th, 2024
Leading Wellness Industry Technology Platform Mindbody Launches Tailored Insurance For The Fitness And Wellness Industry

Mindbody Insurance offers competitive prices with no hidden fees, specifically designed for Mindbody customersSAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindbody, the leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, today announced the launch of Mindbody Insurance, a specialized insurance program designed specifically for Mindbody customers providing comprehensive coverage, support, and the most competitive prices reflective of business's actual risk for entrepreneurs and professionals in the fitness and wellness industry."With Mindbody Insurance, we can collectively bargain on behalf of our tens of thousands of customers to get the best possible rate without all the unnecessary fees of traditional insurance. Our plans save our customers money, while providing comprehensive coverage and personalized policies unique to their business so they can focus on running their business, worry-free," said Fritz Lanman, CEO of Mindbody.With the increasing demand for wellness services and the evolving fitness and wellness landscape, ensuring adequate insurance coverage has become more critical than ever. Powered by trusted insurance platform, Authentic Insurance, Mindbody customers can access and take advantage of Mindbody Insurance to easily explore insurance options, obtain quotes, and purchase coverage seamlessly."Mindbody Insurance came at a great time as my old policy was up for renewal. I was able to seamlessly and quickly complete the process online, without the hassle that usually comes with traditional insurance companies," said Joel Crosby, Owner of Vitality Method. "In the end, the final quote ended up saving me a decent amount of money each month, which for a small business can mean everything."Mindbody Insurance joins an array of exclusive Mindbody benefits and offerings for customers including access to the largest global pool of wellness shoppers, Mindbody Capital for funding, specialized AI/ML features for customer retention and prospect targeting, and more."As part of our commitment to empower wellness businesses to thrive, we are proud to offer Mindbody Insurance as a new insurance option or alternative for our valued customers," said Lanman.For more details about Mindbody Insurance and to get a quote within minutes, visit https://mindbody.prod.authenticinsurance.com/welcome.About MindbodyMindbody is the leading experience technology platform for the fitness, wellness, and beauty industries. With the addition of ClassPass, the leading global fitness and wellness membership, to the Mindbody portfolio, consumers and wellness businesses around the world are easily connected through a rich wellness community

Fortune
May 29th, 2024
Exclusive: Insurance provider Authentic has raised $11 million in Series A funding

Following a $5.5 million seed round in 2022, Authentic has raised $11 million in Series A funding, Riccardi exclusively told Fortune.

Coverager
May 29th, 2024
Authentic Insurance raises $11M Series A

Authentic Insurance, a NYC-based startup, raised $11 million in a Series A round led by FirstMark Capital with participation from Slow Ventures, Altai Ventures, MGV, Upper90, and Commerce Ventures. Founded in 2022, Authentic enables SaaS platforms and communities to create captive insurance programs. Since launching last September, it has 10+ customers and sold over 100 policies, expecting to reach 1,000+ by summer's end. The startup plans to add workers compensation and health insurance products.

II Reporter
May 29th, 2024
Authentic Insurance $11M in Series A Round Led by FirstMark Capital

Authentic Insurance (New York), a company provides the infrastructure for franchisors, software companies or associations to roll out their own "captive" insurance offering, has raised an $11M Series A round led by FirstMark Capital (New York) with participation from Slow Ventures, Altai Ventures, MGV, Upper90, and Commerce Ventures.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Mar 28th, 2024
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