Staff Software Engineer - Front End at Realtor.com Careers | Austin, Texas, US | Rezi

Staff Software Engineer - Front End at Realtor.com Careers

Staff Software Engineer - Front End

Realtor.com Careers · Austin, Texas, US

1 months ago

Staff Software Engineer - Front End

Realtor.com Careers · Austin, Texas, US

a month ago
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About the Role

As a Staff Engineer, you will define the technical standards for how we deliver search results at scale. You will balance hands-on development with high-level system design, ensuring our frontend and backend systems are resilient, performant, and SEO-dominant.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end architecture of our React/Next.js frontend and Node.js/GraphQL microservices.
  • Drive initiatives to optimize Core Web Vitals and SSR strategies.
  • Ensure our SERP remains the fastest in the industry.
  • Lead the integration of AI coding assistants and LLMs into the SDLC.
  • Be responsible for the "human-in-the-loop" verification of AI-generated code regarding security, performance, and long-term maintainability.
  • Partner with Product, Data Science, and Design to operationalize machine learning models and predictive analytics into the user experience.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience (8+ in modern stacks) with a deep focus on SEO-friendly React architectures and distributed systems.
  • Experience in cloud-native design (AWS EC2, ECS, Lambda, S3) is an asset.
  • Experience with modern data pipelines is an asset.
  • Build for "the next 10x" of traffic.
  • Deep understanding of automated deployment, instant provisioning, and building a developer toolchain that minimizes friction.
  • A natural leader who raises the bar for the entire engineering organization through code reviews, RFCs, and a growth-oriented mindset.
  • Professional experience implementing complex A/B testing frameworks and deriving actionable insights from high-volume traffic data.

Skills

  • React
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • GraphQL
  • Core Web Vitals
  • SSR
  • AI coding assistants
  • LLMs
  • AWS EC2
  • ECS
  • Lambda
  • S3
  • Automated deployment
  • Instant provisioning
  • Developer toolchain
  • A/B testing

Location

  • Remote

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Staff Engineer
  • 10+ years of experience
  • 8+ years in modern stacks

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 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 the Company

  • 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.
  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.