Frontdoor, Inc.

Software Engineer

Frontdoor, Inc.$85K — $105K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong grasp of data structures and algorithms, including performance analysis through Big-O Notation.
  • Ability to debug complex issues and analyze production logs.
  • Familiarity with various data storage solutions, including relational and No-SQL databases.
  • Proficient in scripting with Shell, Python, or Ruby.
  • Programming experience in C, C++, Java, Golang, or .NET Core.
  • Understanding of structured processes and their relevance in daily tasks.
  • Willingness to be on call as part of a team rotation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop documentation and automated tests for new code.
  • Implement functionality for automated tests that comply with coding standards.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and create mitigation strategies.
  • Enhance performance of existing software implementations.
  • Isolate and debug issues across multiple system layers, addressing data structure challenges.
  • Streamline existing code solutions for efficiency.
  • Assist in identifying code performance improvements based on guidance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Weight loss and smoking cessation program support.
  • 401(k) matching to assist with retirement saving.
  • Employee stock purchase plan participation.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Summary : Our Software Engineers are product focused, giving them the opportunity to work on a product and understand the layers of the software stack. Work includes documentation, automated testing, debugging, working with algorithms and data structures, coding, design, system performance scaling, and problem solving for basic software programs. Responsibilities also include contributing to the completion of projectsunder moderate supervision.

Responsibilities:
  • Write documentation and automated tests for code to be written.
  • Implement functionality for automated tests that will successfully pass and meet coding standards.
  • Debug production issues and create subsequent mitigation plans.
  • Optimize performance of existing implementations.
  • Help debug multiple systems or layers through isolating issues in data structures with multiple factors, while understanding the reasons for memory leaks. Read and interpret logs.
  • Simplify solutions in existing implementations.
  • Assist with the optimization of code when given pointers, identify critical areas to inspect for performance optimization; and program independently.
  • Identify and write documents that refer to design patterns providing clarity to readers.
  • Writeflowcharts and state-machine for small module implementations.
  • Interpret basic UML/Sequence diagrams.
  • Create test harness to drive performance test runs in both production and local setups.
  • Break down problems that are well-defined and larger in scope.
  • May include other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

*Required Skills: *
  • Good understanding of computer science fundamentals, such as data structures, (trees, graphs, hash tables); understanding of functioning and implementation of basic algorithms, such as sorts, searching, and the capability to explain performance characteristics using Big-O Notations
  • Capability to debug moderately complex problems and analyze logs in production systems and to read existing code
  • Understanding of various data storage options, such as relational, no-SQL, etc.
  • Scripting skill in Shell, Python, or Ruby
  • Skills in languages, such as C, C++, Java, Golang, .net Core
  • Experience in following a defined process and understanding of how the process helps in day to day job
  • Ability to be on call on a rotating basis for the services owned by the team

*Preferred Skills: *
  • Experience in developing products in an Agile development environment
  • Experience working in a CI/CD environment
  • Understanding of Git and development activities such as merge and conflict resolution of code
  • Understanding and experience in Docker, Kubernets, and AWS cloud services

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 forlong periodsof 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: High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred

Minimum Experience required (number of years necessary to perform role) : 2+yearsofproduct development experiencerequired

Other/State Specific

This role pays between $ 85k to $ 105k , 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.

Job Locations US

ID 2026-4051

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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