Software Developer II - Search

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San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid
139K-170K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Real Estate • PropTech
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The Role
Develop full-stack, customer-facing applications for Redfin’s search personalization team using React, Java, AWS, and AI code-generation tools. Build responsive, scalable, high-performance software, evaluate emerging AI tools, balance infrastructure and product trade-offs, collaborate with product and engineering stakeholders, lead projects end to end, and mentor junior engineers. The role may include production-system on-call support.
Summary Generated by Built In
This position is a hybrid role requiring employees to work from our headquarters location in Seattle, WA every Tuesday and Wednesday, and remote all other days.
Redfin is revolutionizing the $75 billion real estate industry. We use data, beautiful software, and innovative design to put customers first at every step in the home-buying and selling process. Get ready to dive headfirst into our award-winning website and mobile apps, solving complex business problems in a highly visible, customer-centric way. If you value doing great work in a collaborative environment, join our team!
The Search Personalization team is redefining how people connect with homes by creating a personalized and engaging search experience that helps millions of users find their dream home. We power some of Redfin's most visible features-including the Homepage, login and registration systems, and home discovery tools like Favorites and Saved Searches. By joining Search Personalization, you'll help shape one of the most impactful parts of the search journey, building experiences that make home discovery simpler, smarter, and more personal.
Who We Are
  • High impact and high visibility. We develop and maintain some of the highest visibility systems on redfin.com. Our work serves millions of customers daily and is the essential top of the funnel for Redfin's businesses.
  • Full Stack Full Ownership. From data pipelines to the user interface, we own our features end to end.
  • Performance is critical. Because our features attract so much traffic, everything we develop must meet strict performance criteria. We dictate performance initiatives and best practices for the rest of the company because we have the most expertise and experience.

About the r ole
  • You will leverage AI code generation tools to document, architect, and create code.
  • You will stay up to date with the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem and help evaluate new tools, models, and frameworks.
  • You will develop responsive, resilient, scalable, and high-quality software using React, Java, AWS, and various other tools/libraries.
  • You will balance the trade-offs between complex infrastructure investments and quick, pragmatic solutions to meet specific business needs.
  • You will collaborate with other engineering and product stakeholders to define, design, and develop projects, taking full ownership for leading projects from start to finish.
  • You will mentor and guide other junior engineers

About y ou
  • 3+ years of professional full stack software development experience, developing full-stack, customer-facing applications.
  • You have experience using AI code generation tools tools such as GitHub CoPilot, Anthropic Claude Code, Cursor, or similar.
  • Proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance web applications.
  • You love elegant interfaces that can tell stories and inspire trust.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, handle ambiguity, and empathize with customers.
  • You're curious and a life-long learner: you're willing to take risks and champion new ideas.
  • You are eager to help us in our mission to create a fundamentally better real estate experience for our customers.

What y ou'll g et
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We've got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
On-Call Expectations
This role may include participation in an on-call rotation to support production systems and ensure service reliability. On-call responsibilities may include coverage during nights and weekends. If applicable, frequency and scheduling will be determined by team needs and communicated accordingly.
About u s
Redfin is a technology-driven real estate company with the country's most-visited real estate brokerage website. As part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), Redfin is creating an integrated homeownership platform from search to close to make the dream of homeownership more affordable and accessible for everyone. Redfin's clients can see homes first with on-demand tours, easily apply for a home loan with Rocket Mortgage, and save thousands in fees while working with a top local agent.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the c ompany at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The c ompany provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at [email protected] .
The compensation information below is provided in compliance with all applicable job posting disclosure requirements. The compensation for this position is $139,100.00-$170,100.00 . The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives, and other employment-related benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K retirement plan, and paid-time off. More information regarding these benefits and others can be found here . The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is the company's current, good faith estimate at the time of posting. [Compensation and benefits are subject to modification from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate .] The Company may determine during its future reviews of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position. Los Angeles County and San Francisco Candidates only: qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment per the Fair Chance Ordinance and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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Skills Required

  • 3+ years of professional full-stack software development experience
  • Experience developing full-stack, customer-facing applications
  • Experience using AI code-generation tools such as GitHub Copilot, Anthropic Claude Code, Cursor, or similar
  • Proven ability to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, handle ambiguity, and empathize with customers
  • Curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning
  • Willingness to take risks and champion new ideas
  • Availability for possible on-call rotation, including nights and weekends

Redfin Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage alongside HSAs/FSAs and life/disability insurance are repeatedly highlighted as robust for eligible employees. Feedback suggests these offerings are a dependable cornerstone of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and flexible vacation for some agent programs are described as meaningful components. Feedback suggests these provisions support taking time away from work when needed.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and fertility benefits are explicitly included in the offerings. Feedback suggests family-related support stands out as a positive element of the package.

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The Company
HQ: Seattle, Washington
5,800 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Launch, pivot, or accelerate your career with an organization invested in your success. Together, we’re transforming the homeownership journey and redefining what it means to serve clients with heart, innovation, and impact. At Redfin, your work will help make the dream of owning a home more accessible and equitable for everyone. You bring the relationships; we handle the rest. Our Real Estate Agents are at the heart of Redfin. They deliver the expert guidance and local knowledge that helps clients win in a competitive market. Redfin agents focus on what matters most — serving clients and building lasting relationships.

Why Work With Us

At Redfin, Powered by Rocket, your work unlocks a more seamless, personalized experience for buyers and sellers alike. Collaborate with industry leaders, leverage innovative technology and be part of a team that sets a new standard for client-first service.

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Redfin Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Not Specified
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Redfin’s headquarters in Seattle, WA is a collaborative hub where product, engineering, design and support teams build and refine the platform that powers the American Dream. Seattle teams focus on scaling technology, driving innovation, and supporting our hybrid workforce.

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