Compass

Senior Software Engineer II

Compass$176K — $196K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in developing high-performance software applications using Go or Typescript
  • Familiarity with server-to-server communication protocols like gRPC and Thrift
  • Experience with event-driven systems, specifically Kafka
  • 3+ years of experience with AWS or other cloud technologies
  • Proficient in designing and implementing scalable microservices
  • Experience with modern and legacy frontend technologies, including Angular or React
  • Strong analytical skills and systems-level debugging expertise
  • Practical experience with AI-assisted development tools and concepts like CLAUDE.md
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical architecture for integrated service ecosystems
  • Address complex data architecture challenges for multiple platforms
  • Oversee end-to-end feature delivery from design to support
  • Collaborate with product managers during product discovery phases
  • Ensure reliability and security within the technical domain
  • Mentor engineers and establish best practices for the team
  • Align technical direction and resolve legacy migration ambiguities

Benefits

  • Participation in incentive programs including cash and equity
  • Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts
  • Commuter program and life/disability insurance
  • Support for new parents through Maven and fertility benefits via Carrot
  • Access to caregiver referral network through UrbanSitter
  • Employee Assistance Program and pet insurance
Full Job Description
At Compass, You Will:
  • Architect the Integrated Services Ecosystem: Lead the system design and technical architecture for the rollout of One-Click Title & Escrow, Insurance, Mortgage, and Home Warranty MVPs, ensuring solutions are scalable across existing and newly acquired markets.
  • Drive Cross-Domain Technical Strategy: Navigate complex data architecture challenges, such as defining data ingestion, mapping, and deduplication strategies between the Home Platform, Salesforce, and legacy data stores
  • Own End-to-End Delivery: Own features end-to-end, from technical design through implementation, deployment, monitoring, and production support.
  • Partner in Product Discovery: Collaborate closely with product managers and business stakeholders during the discovery phase of new initiatives. Translate complex requirements into clear technical blueprints and executable roadmaps.
  • Ensure System Reliability & Security: Act as the ultimate owner of the technical quality for the team's domain. Anticipate bottlenecks, evaluate technical tradeoffs, and ensure all partner integrations adhere to strict security and compliance standards
  • Act as a Technical Multiplier: Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and establish engineering best practices. You will align your squad on technical direction while effectively resolving ambiguity in legacy migrations
What We Look For:
  • 7+ years of experience developing comprehensive, well-tested, and high-performance software applications with languages such as Go or Typescript
  • Experience with gRPC, Thrift, and other server-to-server communication protocols.
  • Experience with Kafka and event-driven systems
  • 3+ years using AWS / cloud technologies
  • High proficiency designing and implementing microservices that are well tested, fault tolerant, and scalable
  • Experience working across both modern and legacy frontend technologies - including frameworks such as Angular or React.
  • Strong analytical and systems-level debugging skills with the ability to reason through complex, interconnected systems
  • Comfort working across modern CI/CD tooling and collaborative Git-based workflows
  • Understanding and adherence to industry-standard best practices in software development and architecture
  • Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools in real delivery environments, including familiarity with tools like ClaudeCode and concepts such as CLAUDE.md project configuration and custom skills
  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $176,000-$196,100; 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
+102.9%
NASDAQ

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