Staff Software Engineer, Python

Posted 10 Days Ago
Austin, TX
Hybrid
Senior level
Big Data • Real Estate • Software
Realtor.com® is an open real estate marketplace built for everyone.
The Role
The Staff Software Engineer leads design and delivery of complex issues, mentors engineers, guides architecture decisions, and collaborates with teams to create innovative solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In

Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com® not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions.

Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance.

A Staff Software Engineer at http://Realtor.com is a technical leader that focuses on ambiguous problems
for the squad. You understand the long-term business needs and impacts of technology decisions.
You help and guide the team in making the right trade-offs between short-term requirements and the
long-term business/operational success of the squad. You provide system-wide view and design
guidance to the squad members and also influence the design decisions made by other teams. You
help the team to make trade-offs and re-use where possible. You work on project ideas with Product
Management and engage with customers, stakeholders, and peers. Your code submissions and
approach to work are exemplary. You mentor by actively participating in the code review process,
design discussions, and team planning.
What will you do?
Responsibilities
● 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 will you bring?
Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
● 8+ years experience in software development
● 3+ years of experience contributing to architecture and design
● Experience in building software or interest and ability to learn in the http://Realtor.com stack of
Python (FastAPI, Pydantic, Numpy, Pandas) and React
● Experience with database systems and AWS knowledge preferred
● Experience delivering high value to customers quickly, frequently, with regular feedback and
support
● Experience with system design and trade-offs between design approaches
● Strong software engineering best practices (e.g. testing, code reviews, documentation).

Do the best work of your life at Realtor.com®

Here, you’ll partner with a diverse team of experts as you use leading-edge tech to empower everyone to meet a crucial goal: finding their way home. And you’ll find your way home too. At Realtor.com®, you’ll bring your full self to work as you innovate with speed, serve our consumers, and champion your teammates. In return, we’ll provide you with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture; intellectual challenges; and the development opportunities you need to grow.

Diversity is important to us, therefore, Realtor.com® is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Realtor.com® will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

Top Skills

AWS
Fastapi
Numpy
Pandas
Pydantic
Python
React

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
1,250 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

We pioneered the world of digital real estate more than 25 years ago. Today, through our website and mobile apps, we are a trusted guide for consumers, empowering more people to find their way home by breaking down barriers, helping them make the right connections, and creating confidence through expert insights and guidance. For professionals, we are a trusted partner for business growth, offering consumer connections and branding solutions that help them succeed in today's on-demand world.

Why Work With Us

The way home begins with you. With a diverse team of experts alongside you, you’ll help us reach new heights at the forefront of the digital real estate space. Bring your extensive knowledge and deep expertise and collaborate with other passionate visionaries to lead our industry and revolutionize the way people find home, in every form.

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