Software Engineer (Staff-Level) at Chestnut
About the role
About Chestnut Chestnut is building the first AI-native operating system for insurance distribution by transforming how the $1T insurance industry allocates its largest spend: sales and distribution. Backed by a16z, we’re replacing legacy systems with a modern, flexible platform that helps carriers automate complex workflows, optimize every distribution dollar, and unlock new growth. We have major insurers under contract, and early adopters are expanding. This is a generational platform shift. …
Interview process at Chestnut
General interview process (this company's specific loop isn't published - reach out if you have insider info).
- Recruiter phone screen - typically 20-40 min
- Technical screen - 1 coding problem or take-home; format varies by company
- Onsite / virtual loop - typically 4-6 rounds over 2-3 weeks; exact split of coding, systems design, and behavioral varies by role and location
Platforms used: unknown — MiPrep tested compatible with major platforms
How to prepare
MiPrep helps you rehearse the specific cadence and question types Chestnut interviewers score on. Upload your resume and this job description; MiPrep generates a rehearsed answer set in your voice from your own projects.