Compass

Senior Software Engineer I

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3 months ago
Boston, MA, USA +2 moreSenior
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Base Salary

$150k - $166k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Architect, build, and maintain high-performance distributed, event-driven microservices, cloud infrastructure, and frontend interfaces.
  • Independently define, decompose, and lead delivery of complex technical projects and subsystems across the full stack.
  • Integrate AI models, data pipelines, and telemetry systems to automate workflows.
  • Conduct code and design reviews and write unit, integration, and end-to-end automated tests.
  • Own services and applications throughout their lifecycle and produce architecture diagrams, runbooks, and technical specifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, resolve systemic bottlenecks, and mentor engineering peers.

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience delivering complex technical projects autonomously; candidates with 3+ years of exceptional fast-tracked execution are also encouraged to apply.
  • Strong full-stack engineering fundamentals with a backend focus on architecture, data systems, and API design.
  • Strong proficiency in Go or Java and professional experience with Python.
  • Familiarity with React and experience with Kafka or Ruby on Rails are valued.
  • Hands-on experience designing and operating cloud-based microservices architectures on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery pipelines, containerization, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Experience with high-throughput workflow tools, transactional systems, dynamic user interfaces, or SaaS products.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and technical empathy for end users.

Benefits

  • Base pay is $149,580-$166,200 annually, with potential bonuses and restricted stock units excluded from this benefits summary.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave.
  • Medical, tele-health, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k), flexible spending accounts, and a commuter program.
  • Life and disability insurance and pet insurance.
  • Maven support for new parents, Carrot fertility benefits, UrbanSitter caregiver referrals, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Collaborative culture, diversity and inclusion commitment, professional growth opportunities, and an equal opportunity workplace.
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About Compass

10,000+ employees

Compass is a residential real estate brokerage and technology company that builds an end-to-end platform for agents and their clients. It earns primarily from brokerage commissions while providing CRM, marketing, listings, and transaction tools to help agents serve home buyers and sellers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Compass operates across major U.S. markets and is publicly traded on the NYSE.

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