The process at Counterpart, what each stage actually tests, and how candidates prep. Real questions where we have them, likely questions where we don't.
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[01] BY THE NUMBERS
Pulled straight from Counterpart's career page and public data sources. Linked figures open their source or a fuller breakdown.
Full Counterpart company profile[02] INTERVIEW PROCESS
The stages below describe the typical SWE loop. Product, Design, and Data loops differ; pick a role to see how it changes, or jump straight to real questions reported for that role.
Initial call to discuss your background, the role, and logistics.
Coding and/or system design questions relevant to the role.
Questions about your past experiences, teamwork, and problem-solving.
[03] REAL QUESTIONS
8 likely questions inferred from Counterpart's open roles and company profile.
How would you assess the effectiveness of an insurance product designed for small businesses?
Describe a time when you had to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve a goal. What was your approach?
What experience do you have with AI technologies, and how do you see them impacting the insurance industry?
Explain how you would approach implementing a DevSecOps strategy in an organization. What key factors would you consider?
Can you provide an example of how you have used data to drive a decision in your previous role?
What attracted you to Counterpart, and how do you see your values aligning with our mission?
What are the most important security considerations when developing applications for the insurance sector?
What motivates you to work in the insurtech space, and how do you think you can contribute to our goals?
Use the STAR method: describe the Situation, the Task you faced, the specific Action you took, and the measurable Result. Aim for 60-90 seconds with one concrete metric. Practice it out loud before the interview so it flows naturally; the same structure works for every question above.
[04] APPLY LOGISTICS
Counterpart runs hiring on Greenhouse, so the application form is hosted there. Keep your contact details and work history consistent with your resume.
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Applying to Counterpart? Sniper applies to new Counterpart roles minutes after they post, filling in the Greenhouse application with your resume and profile when a role passes your filters. Sniper sends one application per posting, and the employer's confirmation email for most applications lands in Scoutify Mail.
ATS identified from the application URLs on Counterpart's recent postings
[05] PEOPLE ALSO ASK
Counterpart does not publicly disclose its visa sponsorship policies. However, many companies in the insurance and technology sectors typically consider sponsoring H1B visas for qualified international candidates, especially for specialized roles such as Full Stack Engineer or Pricing and Systems Actuary. If you are an international candidate interested in applying, it is advisable to directly inquire about sponsorship during the application process.
At Counterpart, the salary range for open positions is between $138,000 and $175,000, averaged across postings with disclosed salaries. This competitive salary range reflects the company's commitment to attracting skilled professionals in the insurance and technology sectors. Compensation may also include benefits and performance-based incentives, which are common in this industry.
The interview process at Counterpart typically includes multiple stages, where you may be asked to answer questions related to your past experiences and problem-solving abilities. Sample questions include scenarios about leading teams through challenges and using data to drive decisions. This approach helps assess not only your technical skills but also your cultural fit within the company.
Scoutify currently lists 4 open roles at Counterpart. Follow the job links to check requirements and apply on the employer's career site.
[06] OVERVIEW
Tech company interviews typically include a mix of coding, system design, and behavioral rounds. The exact format varies by company size and role level.
[07] PREP TIPS
[08] PRACTICE
Use the requirements below to choose relevant examples from your work. For each example, explain the problem, your contribution and the result. Ask your recruiter which skills the interview will cover.
Practice describing how you have used AI tools to speed up a feature build, including how you checked the code quality.
The Full Stack Engineer role uses AI-assisted development to rapidly iterate on key UI and backend work.
Source postingOutline the performance, reliability, and security criteria you would set for a feature before it ships.
The Product Engineer role specifies the quality bar for performance, scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability.
Source postingThe current posting asks for:
Proficiency in developing with AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, similar) and the drive to stay ahead of how AI development practices are evolving.
Demonstrated experience owning both functional and non-functional requirements.
Newton Truong, Engineering Manager: Newton joins Counterpart with 7+ years of experience in platform and data engineering.
Read the employer’s full posting · Posted 2026-06-22
The current posting asks for:
Experience using AI for system design and architecture decisions, including prompt engineering for complex technical problems
Experience building and maintaining a service platform for human and programmatic users using AI-assisted development to accelerate delivery
2+ years of experience with relational databases (we use PostgreSQL)
Read the employer’s full posting · Posted 2026-03-15
The current posting asks for:
Expertise in various aspects of specialty liability products (e.g.
Read the employer’s full posting · Posted 2026-02-27
Sources reviewed 2026-10-19.
[09] FAQ
These answers draw on current listings and the available sources for Counterpart.
Counterpart does not publicly disclose its visa sponsorship policies. However, many companies in the insurance and technology sectors typically consider sponsoring H1B visas for qualified international candidates, especially for specialized roles such as Full Stack Engineer or Pricing and Systems Actuary. If you are an international candidate interested in applying, it is advisable to directly inquire about sponsorship during the application process.
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