Staff Software Engineer

Realtor.com Careers • $120K — $150K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional software development experience
  • 3+ years of experience contributing to system architecture and design
  • Familiarity with a technology stack that includes Python, React, Node.js, and GraphQL
  • Experience with cloud systems, preferably AWS
  • Knowledge of data platforms and pipelines, such as Snowflake and Airflow
  • Experience with relational or non-relational databases
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of complex problem space within the squad
  • Guide teams on system architecture and design
  • Develop high-quality, scalable, and reliable solutions
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, Analysts, and Engineers
  • Mentor and nurture junior engineers
  • Prototype new technologies for innovations
  • Take initiative and drive solutions with minimal guidance

Benefits

  • Inclusive and competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Family forming benefits
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Flexible time off policy
  • 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
  • Immediate eligibility into company 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
  • Tuition reimbursement for various programs
  • Personalized financial planning sessions
  • Student debt retirement savings match
  • Free snacks and refreshments in office locations
Full Job Description
Three reasons to apply:
  • Impact: Your code submissions and approach to work are exemplary. You provide system-wide view and design guidance to the squad members and also influence the design decisions made by other teams.
  • Leadership: You help guide the team in making the right trade-offs between short-term requirements and the long-term business/operational success of the squad. You also mentor by actively participating in the code review process, design discussions, and team planning.
  • Collaboration: You work on project ideas with Product Management and engage with customers, stakeholders, and peers.

Potential Teams you will get to work on:
  • Seller Services - Build the core systems that help real estate agents do their daily work. You'll contribute to agent dashboards, lead delivery, and tools that help agents manage listings, clients, and grow their business - all with support from experienced engineers.
  • Branding & Promotions - Help build products that allow agents to promote their listings and reach more sellers. You'll work on customer-facing features, backend services, and experiments around pricing and packaging that directly support revenue and customer success.
  • Lead Services creates technology that helps people connect with real estate professionals as they search for a home. As a junior engineer, you'll work on features that improve how customers are matched with the right partners, helping drive business goals while learning and growing your technical skills.
  • Agent Branding - Build systems to help agents differentiate themselves from the crowd. You'll contribute to portals that allow our clients to configure their brand, report on their branding performance, and provide insights on how to improve their branding presence. Additionally, you will contribute to the systems that expose our clients' brand across realtor.com.
  • The Online Store - Digital storefront designed to provide customers with a seamless, high-performance shopping experience. This platform will enable agents and brokers to self-serve by reviewing product offerings and making purchases to promote their brands and listings. You will lead the development of this experience, architecting a scalable platform built to sustain rapid platform growth.
  • Performance and Insights - Build visual dashboards that expose performance metrics to our clients, helping them understand how their agents and products are performing. Use data science and analytics to provide insights to agents about how to optimize their leads and improve their market performance. Create conversational agents that help brokers understand how to take action on the data they see.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead the design and delivery for the ambiguous/complex problem space in the squad.
  • Provide guidance to team/s on system architecture and design.
  • Develop solutions that are of high quality, scalable, and reliable
  • Work collaboratively in squads composed of Product Managers, Designers, Analysts, and Engineers.
  • Mentor and develop a team of engineers
  • Investigate and prototype technologies that can be leveraged to introduce new innovations
  • Be self-directed, take initiative and drive towards solutions with little guidance

What You'll Bring:
  • 8+ years of professional software development experience
  • 3+ years of experience contributing to system architecture and design
  • Experience in software development and a strong willingness to learn our technology stack, including: Python (FastAPI, Pydantic, NumPy, Pandas), React, Node.js, and GraphQL
  • Experience with cloud systems (AWS preferred)
  • Knowledge with data platforms and pipelines (snowflake & airflow preferred)
  • Experience working with relational or non-relational databases.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Interest in AI and ML, with a willingness to learn and apply emerging technologies
  • Experience delivering high value to customers quickly and frequently, with regular feedback and support
  • Experience evaluating trade-offs between design approaches
  • Software engineering best practices (e.g., testing, code reviews, documentation).
  • Experience in developing scalable systems

How We Work:

We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of in-person collaboration. Our employees work three days in our Austin headquarters, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together.

How We Reward You:

Realtor.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 degreed 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.

Explore Career Opportunities

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.

Engage in Meaningful Work

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.

Develop Your Career

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.

Benefits and Culture

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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