Compass

Director of Technology (New Development)

Compass$178K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in data engineering, software development, analytics engineering, or related fields
  • Proficiency in Python and full-stack development
  • Experience designing automated data workflows for structured and unstructured sources
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI tools and their integration into workflows
  • Ability to independently make architectural decisions balancing speed and quality
  • Strong communication skills for translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience with image or video generation pipelines, using tools like ComfyUI.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable reporting systems for project performance dashboards and market analysis
  • Automate data extraction and structuring pipelines from public records and other sources
  • Create internal tools to enhance New Development core workflows
  • Implement AI-powered workflows to streamline research and marketing output
  • Integrate and leverage existing data systems within Compass' broader infrastructure
  • Collaborate with analysts to define technology opportunities that enhance research capabilities
  • Manage the full cycle of identifying problems, architecting solutions, and deploying technology.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and parental leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement savings options including 401(k) plan
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
  • Participation in incentive programs including potential cash and equity bonuses
  • Access to caregiver referral networks and support systems for new parents
  • Employee Assistance Program and pet insurance options.
Full Job Description
About the Team

Compass Development Marketing Group (CDMG) provides research, pre-development planning, marketing, sales, and leasing services to developers building new residential projects across New York City. Our team advises on everything from unit mix and pricing strategy to go-to-market execution. We are now building a technology layer to match the sophistication of the advisory work we do, and this role is central to that effort.

Please note that this is a 100% in-office role.
The Role

This is a builder role. You will design and develop the next generation of internal tools, data infrastructure, and AI-powered workflows that power CDMG's advisory platform. You will work directly with our research analysts, project managers, and sales leadership to identify where technology can create leverage across the business and then build the systems to deliver it.

The scope is broad and the environment is entrepreneurial. You will own the full cycle from identifying a workflow problem to architecting a solution to deploying it. You will not be managing a large team or sitting in planning meetings all day. You will be writing code, designing data models, and shipping tools that people use.

A central focus of this role is scalability. CDMG produces high-value analytical work for its developer clients, including building-level performance dashboards, public records analysis, competitive market reports, and offering plan breakdowns. You will build the data pipelines, templates, and tooling that allow these deliverables to be produced faster and deployed across any building in the portfolio, giving the team leverage to take on more projects at a higher standard.

You will also serve as the technical partner to our research function, working closely with analysts to expand how research is produced, structured, and delivered. This is not a research management role. It is an infrastructure role that multiplies what the research team can do.
What You Will Build
  • Scalable reporting systems that can be deployed across any building in the portfolio, including performance dashboards, competitive positioning reports, and developer presentations, all powered by structured data and reusable templates.
  • Automated data extraction and structuring pipelines for public records, offering plans, and comparable sales data.
  • Internal tools for core New Development workflows: buyer and client registration systems, inventory and stacking plan management, and dynamic pricing dashboards.
  • AI-powered workflows that accelerate research, reporting, and marketing output, using tools such as Claude, Gemini, and node-based generation platforms like ComfyUI.
  • Integrations with Compass' broader data infrastructure and product teams, identifying opportunities to leverage existing internal systems and datasets.
Who You Are

You are a technical generalist who builds things end to end. You are comfortable moving between data engineering, application development, and AI implementation depending on what the problem requires. You care about doing things right but you care more about doing things that work. You know when to build for scale and when to ship something scrappy that solves the problem today.
  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, analytics engineering, or a related technical field, with a demonstrated track record of building and shipping tools or systems.
  • Proficiency in Python and comfort working across the stack, from data pipelines and database design to lightweight front-end interfaces.
  • Experience designing data workflows that automate collection, transformation, and analysis from multiple structured and unstructured sources, including public records portals, and document parsing.
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI tools and a point of view on how they should be integrated into business workflows.
  • The ability to operate independently and make sound architectural decisions, balancing speed of delivery with long-term system design.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical capabilities into business terms for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with image or video generation pipelines, including platforms such as ComfyUI, and tools like Nanobanana Pro, and Kling.
Valuable, But Not Required
  • Familiarity with NYC real estate data, public records systems, or property-level datasets.
  • Experience building reporting templates or dashboard frameworks that non-technical users can operate independently.
  • Experience managing or mentoring junior technical team members.
Why This Role

This is an opportunity to shape how one of the most active new development advisory teams in New York City operates at scale. You will have direct access to senior leadership, a clear mandate to ship, and the freedom to make real architectural decisions.

Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $178,700-$200,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met

Perks that You Need to Know About:

Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.

Do your best work, be your authentic self.

About Compass

Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, selling, and renting real estate properties. The company was founded in 2012 by Ori Allon and Robert Reffkin and is headquartered in New York City. Compass has raised over $1.5 billion in funding and has expanded to over 350 offices in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help real estate agents better serve their clients and streamline the buying and selling process. Compass has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the world and has received numerous awards for its innovative technology and exceptional customer service.
Learn more about Compass
Size
19,000 employees
Market Cap
$910.4 million
Industry
Founded
1941
5 Year Trend
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