Frontdoor, Inc.

Innovation Software Engineer L3

Frontdoor, Inc.$85K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 2+ years in backend or full-stack software development.
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, or similar languages.
  • Experience in building and consuming REST APIs and integrating third-party services.
  • Understanding of system design fundamentals and software development best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with AI/LLM APIs and prompt engineering techniques.
  • Familiarity with Agile development practices and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in design and development of Proof-of-Concept (PoC) solutions.
  • Write clean, maintainable code following coding standards and design patterns.
  • Contribute to full SDLC activities: design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Integrate AI services, APIs, and third-party tools into application workflows.
  • Write documentation and automated tests for delivered code.
  • Debug and resolve issues across application code and integrations.
  • Collaborate with teammates to turn ideas into working prototypes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Employee stock purchase plan options.
  • Access to weight loss and smoking cessation programs.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Summary (100-200 words) We are looking for a curious and hands-on Software Engineer (L3) to join our Innovation team. You will contribute to Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) and, where needed, take features all the way through the full software development lifecycle - from design and coding to test coverage and production deployment. You will work alongside senior engineers to explore and validate new ideas, including AI-assisted solutions. The ideal candidate is self-driven, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to experiment with emerging technologies while maintaining production-quality engineering standards.:

Responsibilities:
  • Participate in the design and development of PoC solutions and innovation experiments.
  • Write clean, maintainable code following established coding standards and design patterns.
  • Contribute to full SDLC activities: design, implementation, unit/integration testing, and deployment.
  • Integrate AI services, APIs, and third-party tools into application workflows.
  • Write documentation and automated tests for code delivered.
  • Debug and resolve issues across application code and integrations.
  • Collaborate with teammates to turn ideas into working prototypes.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
  • May assume other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills:
  • Proficiency in one or more languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, or similar.
  • Experience building and consuming REST APIs and integrating third-party services.
  • Understanding of system design fundamentals and software development best practices.
  • Experience working with data (SQL, APIs, data transformation).
  • Ability to independently build prototypes and iterate quickly.
  • Basic scripting skills in Shell, Python, or Ruby.
  • Familiarity with Agile development practices, code management, and CI/CD.
  • Hands-on experience with AI/LLM APIs and prompt engineering techniques.
  • Familiarity with LLM platforms and tooling (agents, function/tool calling, orchestration frameworks).
  • Ability to be on call on a rotating basis for services owned by the team.

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience in event-driven or integration-heavy systems.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS or similar).
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work comfortably in ambiguous, exploratory environments.
  • Understanding of Git workflows including merging and conflict resolution.

Physical Role Requirements : Be seated at a computer intermittently for up to eight hours a day. Move up to 10 pounds occasionally, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects. Sitting for long periods of time while using office equipment such as computers and phones. Repetitive motions using hands and digits; such as movement of wrists, hands and fingers while picking, pinching and typing during your normal working environment.

Minimum Education, Licensure and Professional Certification requirements: Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Minimum Experience required (number of years necessary to perform role) :2 + years of experience required in backend or full-stack software development.

Travel: Up to 20%

This role pays between $ 85k to $ 120k , and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, responsibilities, experience, and location.

At Frontdoor certain roles are eligible for additional rewards and incentives. Speak directly to your recruiter to learn more.

Our approach to benefits is holistic, and includes health, wellbeing and financial components including: insurance for medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability, weight loss and smoking cessation programs, matching 401(k) and ability to participate in our employee stock purchase plan.

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Job Locations US

ID 2026-4044

Category Engineering

Type Full Time

Company AHS American Home Shield Corp

About Frontdoor, Inc.

Frontdoor, Inc. is a leading provider of home service plans in the United States. The company offers a range of services, including home warranty plans, home maintenance plans, and home security solutions. Frontdoor, Inc. was founded in 1971 as ServiceMaster and has since grown to become a publicly traded company with over 2,000 employees. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer service and helping homeowners protect their homes and families. Frontdoor, Inc. is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol FTDR.
Learn more about Frontdoor, Inc.
Size
2,081 employees
Market Cap
$1.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$111 million
5 Year Trend
+9.4%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ

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