How to apply for Senior Software Engineer - Product

About Atticus

Atticus connects people in crisis to legal and government aid, focusing on disability benefits and accident compensation. They have helped hundreds of thousands of people access over $10 billion in aid and have over 20,000 five-star reviews. The company has raised more than $100 million from top VC firms and is the leading platform in this space.

About the role

As a senior software engineer on a small cross-functional pod, you will own a piece of the business and be accountable for its success. You will lead projects, contribute to product decisions, and work with independence and minimal overhead. Your work directly helps Americans in crisis get the aid they need.

A typical day

You might start with a pod stand-up to align on priorities, then spend time coding on a feature that directly impacts users. Later, you could join a product discussion to decide what to build next, or pair with a teammate to solve a tricky problem. The day is flexible and focused on outcomes, not hours.

Who Atticus is looking for

• Experienced in leading projects and making product decisions, not just implementing specs.
• Comfortable working in small, autonomous teams with minimal process.
• Motivated by Atticus's mission to tear down barriers to legal and government aid.
• Able to think carefully about user needs and business impact in a remote setting.

Tips for this application

• Highlight any experience you have with mission-driven or social impact products, especially in legal tech, govtech, or health tech.
• Show how you've led projects end-to-end, including product decisions and accountability for outcomes.
• Mention specific examples of working in small cross-functional teams or pods.
• Reference Atticus's mission and impact numbers (e.g., $10 billion in aid, 20,000 five-star reviews) to show you've done your research.
• If you have experience with government benefits or insurance claims, call it out clearly.

What to cover in your cover letter

['Your experience leading projects and making product decisions, not just coding.', "Why you want to work on Atticus's specific problem: connecting people to legal and government aid.", "How you've worked in small, autonomous teams and handled minimal overhead.", 'Concrete examples of how your work has helped users or improved a product.']

Research before applying

• Read Atticus's website and blog to understand their services and impact.
• Look up the backgrounds of their investors (Forerunner, Google Ventures, True Ventures) to understand their stage and focus.
• Search for news articles or interviews about Atticus's work in disability benefits and accident compensation.
• Check if there are any public talks or posts by Atticus engineers about their tech stack or development process.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you've led a project from idea to launch, including trade-offs you made.
• Your approach to working with a PM and designer in a small pod.
• How you think about product decisions and user impact.
• Your experience with remote work and independent project leadership.
• Why you're interested in Atticus's mission and the problems they solve.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying with a generic resume that doesn't show project leadership or product thinking.
• Ignoring the mission and treating this as just another software job.
• Failing to mention any experience with cross-functional teams or autonomous work.