Staff Full-Stack Software Engineer

Realtor.com Careers$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in consumer-facing web applications and backend services.
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, and REST APIs.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Ability to design end-to-end solutions across UI architecture, APIs, and cloud-native infrastructure.
  • Understanding of CI/CD, testing strategy, and operational excellence.
  • Proven mentoring skills and capability to raise team standards through collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end architecture for consumer web experiences and backend services.
  • Design cohesive systems across frontends, services, and APIs for a reliable platform.
  • Drive initiatives to improve performance metrics such as Core Web Vitals and software quality.
  • Collaborate with Product, Design, and Data to innovate premium user experiences.
  • Align with partner teams on integrations and long-term technical direction.
  • Lead design and code reviews while establishing reusable patterns for development.

Benefits

  • Inclusive and competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Family forming benefits.
  • 13 Paid Holidays.
  • Flexible Time Off.
  • 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time off.
  • Immediate eligibility into the Company 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for degree and non-degree programs.
  • 1:1 personalized Financial Planning Sessions.
  • Student Debt Retirement Savings Match program.
  • Free snacks and refreshments in office locations.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Staff Full Stack Software Engineer to serve as a technical anchor for this team, driving the architecture and delivery of experiences across web frontends, APIs, and supporting services. You will help shape premium listing experiences and agent discovery surfaces used by consumers at critical moments in their home journey, while building systems that also create measurable value for real estate professionals.

Tope 3 Reasons to Apply:
  • You will be leading a brand new team in a growing space in our Consumer organization.
  • You will be exposed to working with multiple teams to influence the product and technical roadmap of the experience.
  • You enjoy working in an environment where AI accelerates the engineering work you define.

What You'll Do:

As a Staff Engineer, you won't just write code; you will define the technical standards for how we build, scale, and evolve Spotlight Listings and Agent Directory across the stack.
  • Architectural Leadership: Own the end-to-end architecture of our consumer web experiences and the supporting backend services that power premium listing presentation, agent discovery, profile connections, and lead paths.
  • Full-Stack Platform Thinking: Design cohesive systems across React/Next.js frontends, Node.js services, GraphQL and REST APIs, experimentation layers, and operational observability so that client and server systems work together as a reliable platform.
  • Performance at Scale: Drive initiatives that improve Core Web Vitals, rendering performance, accessibility, resiliency, and software quality across some of our most important consumer-facing surfaces.
  • Premium Experience Innovation: Partner with Product, Design, and Data to build experiences that make listings feel more differentiated and informative, and that help consumers more confidently choose homes and agents.
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Work closely with partner teams across search, listing detail pages, profile systems, mobile, and platform services to align on integrations, rollout strategy, and long-term technical direction.
  • Technical Leadership: Raise the bar through design reviews, code reviews, mentoring, and the establishment of reusable patterns and paved-road approaches for other teams to build on.

What You'll Bring:
  • Technical Mastery: 8+ years of software engineering experience, including deep experience building consumer-facing web applications and backend services at scale. Strong proficiency with TypeScript, React, modern web tooling, and backend technologies such as Node.js, GraphQL, and REST APIs.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Systems Thinker: You are comfortable designing end-to-end solutions that span UI architecture, APIs, services, experimentation, analytics, and cloud-native infrastructure. You know how to build for scale, reliability, and long-term evolution.
  • Operational Excellence: You understand testing strategy, observability, CI/CD, and release quality, and you care deeply about building systems that are easy to operate and safe to change.
  • Mentorship and Culture: You raise the bar for the engineers around you through technical leadership, clear communication, thoughtful collaboration, and a strong sense of ownership.
  • Data-Driven: You are comfortable partnering with Product and Data teams to run experiments, interpret results, and use evidence to improve user and business outcomes.

How We Work:

We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of in-person collaboration. For most roles, our employees work three or more days in our offices, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together.

How We Reward You

Realt.com is committed to investing in the health and well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits programs include, but are not limited to:
  • Inclusive and Competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage
  • Family forming benefits
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Time Off
  • 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time off
  • Immediate eligibility into Company 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement program for degree and non-degreed programs
  • 1:1 personalized Financial Planning Sessions
  • Student Debt Retirement Savings Match program
  • Free snacks and refreshments in each office location

About Realtor.com Careers

Realtor.com Careers

Joining the dynamic team at Realtor.com presents unparalleled job opportunities in the real estate industry. As a leading entity in online real estate listings, Realtor.com offers a unique platform where technology and market insights converge to transform the way people find homes.

Work That Inspires

At Realtor.com, the mission is to empower individuals to make smarter decisions regarding buying, selling, renting, and living in homes. This is achieved by fostering a culture of innovation, leadership, and diversity. The team at Realtor.com is committed to driving growth and excellence in the real estate sector through digital innovation.

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Realtor.com is building a market-leading team to guide users through their real estate journeys with cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights. The company offers a variety of positions, from technology developers to marketing experts, each contributing to the seamless experience provided to users.

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Join a group of dedicated professionals who are at the forefront of merging real estate knowledge with technological innovation. Realtor.com provides a platform for employees to challenge the norms and introduce solutions that have a lasting impact on the real estate market.

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Realtor.com supports professional growth and skill development through comprehensive training programs and leadership workshops. The company is dedicated to fostering an environment where career advancement is not just a possibility, but a reality. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Realtor.com ensures that all team members have access to the tools and training necessary to thrive.

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Realtor.com is known for its vibrant culture that champions creativity, inclusivity, and professional growth. Employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their health, well-being, and financial security. The team at Realtor.com values collaboration and encourages networking and mentorship among its members.

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Discover the array of employment and internship opportunities at Realtor.com. The company is actively hiring individuals who are passionate, innovative, and ready to contribute to a team that’s reshaping the real estate industry. Explore open positions that match your skills and interests, and prepare to bring your career to the next level.

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