Full-Time

Associate Software Engineer

Posted on 9/10/2026

SquareTrade

SquareTrade

501-1,000 employees

Extended warranties for electronics and appliances.

Compensation Overview

$90k - $110k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Denver, CO, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role associated with the Denver office.

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
SQL
Java
Postgres
SCRUM
Angular
Spring
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 1 year of software development experience.
  • Analytical SQL skills for data analysis in a Postgres database.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills to connect with business and technical teams.
  • Ability to perform high-quality technical code reviews.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Team Lead to support technical decision-making and solutions while onboarding new merchants and partners.
  • Contribute to the development of key innovation features.
  • Collaborate with peer teams to ensure systems interoperate effectively and cohesively and provide robust business solutions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to microservice architecture, domain-driven design, and RESTful services using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Exposure to user interface and user experience development using Angular.
  • Experience in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary development team environment.
  • Understanding of Scrum and Agile principles.

SquareTrade provides protection plans and extended warranties for consumer electronics and home appliances. It sells protection plans to individuals, backed by the Allstate family, covering items such as televisions, video game systems, dishwashers, refrigerators, washers, and dryers. The plans cover repair costs and come with 24/7 customer service, hassle-free online claims, and free shipping for repairs, aiming for a seamless experience. Unlike some competitors, SquareTrade leverages its Allstate backing and strong customer service ratings to offer trusted coverage and convenient claims processing. The company’s goal is to give customers peace of mind by protecting valuable devices with reliable, easy-to-use protection plans.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$247.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • January 2026 consumer survey showed cost-of-living pressure drives protection-plan demand for smartphones.
  • June 2026 Macy’s expanded furniture and jewelry protection, adding high-margin categories.
  • SquareTrade’s July 2026 Brussels insurer enables faster launches across fifteen European markets.

What critics are saying

  • 2019 claims-underpayment litigation settled, signaling pricing scrutiny and future class-action exposure.
  • Retailer bargaining power dominates renewals; Amazon, Costco, Macy’s, and carriers can pressure margins.
  • OEM warranties from Apple and appliance brands compress SquareTrade’s attach rates by 2026.

What makes SquareTrade unique

  • SquareTrade Europe opened Brussels insurer in July 2026, tightening underwriting control and speed.
  • Allstate Protection Plans spans North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, and 26 retailers.
  • September 2025 Costco Japan and June 2026 Macy’s partnerships extend distribution into premium channels.

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Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
Nationwide Group
Mar 13th, 2026
Nationwide Marketing Group Partners with Allstate Protection Plans as a Preferred Product Protection Provider for Appliances, Electronics and Furniture

Nationwide Marketing Group partners with Allstate Protection Plans as a preferred product protection provider for appliances, electronics and furniture. March 13, 2026. Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) is excited to announce the launch of its partnership with Allstate Protection Plans, following the program's successful introduction to members in late 2025. Through this collaboration, NMG members can now offer industry leading protection for appliances, consumer electronics and furniture, backed by one of the most trusted names in the protection space. The partnership also highlights Nationwide Marketing Group's continued mission to provide retailers with powerful, market-leading solutions that drive revenue and improve customer satisfaction. Founded in 1931, Allstate has been protecting its customers for over 90 years and has established itself as one of the most recognizable American brands. Today, more than 160 million customers worldwide rely on Allstate Protection Plans to protect the products they use every day - reflecting its award-winning customer service. With innovation and a customer-first philosophy, Allstate continues to set the benchmark for the protection industry across a wide range of product categories. "The plans deliver robust coverage, an industry-leading service guarantee, and the assurance of partnering with a brand backed by decades of consumer trust," said Matt LeMay, senior director of insurance services for NMG. "With these benefits in mind, over 90 NMG members have made the switch to Allstate Protection Plans since the official launch in August 2025." Allstate Protection Plans will be onsite at the March 2026 PrimeTime expo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where members can connect with the team, explore program offerings and learn best practices for selling protection plans in store.

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Feb 12th, 2025
Brains Vs. Brawn: Allstate Protection Plans Put The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra To The Test

Despite claims of withstanding falls from over seven feet, the S25 Ultra didn't survive the Allstate Protection Plans Drop Tests unscathed.BRISBANE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Galaxy S25 Ultra is the "slimmest, lightest, and most durable Galaxy Ultra device ever," according to Samsung. It also features Galaxy AI, Samsung's most advanced artificial intelligence yet. Allstate Protection Plans put the flagship smartphone to the test in its latest Breakability Drop Test, evaluating both its redesigned hardware and enhanced AI capabilities.The S25 Ultra features a sleek titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2 display, and new AI-powered tools, including photo editing, improved Circle to Search, and personalized daily summaries powered by Google Gemini. While these innovations are impressive, Allstate Protection Plans wanted to see if the S25 Ultra's advanced design and technology could help protect it from the unexpected.When Breakability Meets IntelligenceIn its signature Breakability Drop Test, Allstate Protection Plans examined the Galaxy S25 Ultra's durability by dropping it on its front, side and back from six feet. You can watch the full test here.Despite Corning's claims that its Gorilla Glass Armor 2 can withstand drops from up to 7.2 feet onto concrete, Allstate Protection Plans' test results told a different story:Front-Down Drop : After being dropped front-down once from six feet onto concrete, the Galaxy S25 Ultra's screen malfunctioned rendering the device unusable

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