Senior Software Engineer

About the Team

The Growth team at Opendoor is committed to revolutionizing the real estate experience by leveraging data-driven insights and innovative strategies to attract, re-engage, and delight our customers. We aim to create seamless, efficient pathways for home sellers, transforming the way people move.

We are seeking an experienced front-end Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative team at Opendoor. In this role, you will provide technical leadership in project execution, code quality, architectural discussions, and team culture. You will lead in your domain area, with your influence extending across the team and gradually impacting the wider business.

Role Responsibilities:

• Domain Expertise: Regularly apply in-depth knowledge of the business domain to enhance your work and the work of others.
• Design and Architecture: Lead design discussions and drive architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with best practices and company standards.
• Issue Resolution: Conduct and lead time-critical resolutions of production issues and navigate the team through project pivots.
• Complex Problem-Solving: Solve complex technical challenges independently and drive some cross-team initiatives.
• Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers within the team.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Take a leadership role with stakeholders, translating business goals into technical solutions, facilitating discussions, and identifying gaps.

Skills Needed:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer, with a strong track record of technical leadership and impactful contributions. A track record of 5+ years of software engineering experience building consumer products.
• Technical Skills: Advanced, proven expertise in our frontend stack: Javascript/TypeScript, React, GraphQL, NextJS, and Remix. Ideally,
  • Experience in mobile app development using React Native
  • Experience implementing advanced animations in CSS
  • Experience with backend development (Go, Ruby, Postgres)
  • Experience running A/B tests with experimentation platforms (Amplitude Experiment, Optimizely, etc.)
• Product Sense: Ability to make data-driven product decisions, working with Product and various stakeholders to build products that start and end with the customer.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and take initiative in driving technical excellence.
• Architectural Skills: Deep understanding of software architecture, with the ability to evaluate architectural trade-offs and propose improvements.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to solve complex technical challenges independently.

Why Opendoor:

• Innovative Environment: Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and creativity.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to transformative projects that redefine the real estate industry.
• Growth Opportunities: Benefit from professional development and career growth opportunities.

Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Location:

OD Remote - Remote roles in the US are available in all states EXCEPT Hawaii, Alaska, Montana, or any US Territories. Strong preference for San Francisco location.

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The U.S. pay range for this position is $170,000-$213,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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