Sr Backend Software Engineer, Content & Industry Services
Core
Building and operating scalable backend services, data pipelines, and distributed systems that ingest, process, and publish content from thousands of sources to power real estate search, listings, and recommendations on Realtor.com.
Role type
Senior full-stack software engineer (backend focus)
Builds
Scalable backend services, data pipelines, and distributed systems for real estate data
Domain
Real estate technology / Data engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, Go, JavaScript, ReactJS, AWS, Kafka, Kubernetes, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, CI/CD, automated testing, data structures, algorithms, schema/database design
Preferred skills
AI/automation application, toolchain improvement, emerging technology evaluation
Technologies
AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), CircleCI, Kafka, Kubernetes, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, ReactJS
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain robust, user-centric application features; Design, develop, and operationalize scalable backend services, data pipelines, and distributed systems; Apply AI and automation to improve data quality, monitoring, and operational efficiency; Continuously optimize the developer experience by improving the toolchain, automating infrastructure provisioning, and streamlining CI/CD pipelines; Mentor and coach engineers across all levels; Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and fellow Engineers to deliver high-impact solutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC