Software Engineer

Who you are

• 2-4 years of software engineering experience developing well-tested, high-performance applications
• Strong backend engineering skills with proficiency in languages such as Go, Node.js, Python, or Java
• Practical experience working with modern frontend technologies, ideally TypeScript and React, and a willingness to tackle full-stack challenges
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and implementation trade-offs
• Experience building and consuming APIs (gRPC or REST) and working within microservice architectures
• Familiarity with AWS/cloud technologies, event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka), and modern CI/CD tooling is a strong plus
• Dedication to software testing best practices (e.g., Jest, Cypress, or equivalent backend testing frameworks)
• A collaborative mindset with a track record of independent execution on straightforward technical problems and an eagerness to seek guidance when facing ambiguity
• Practical experience or strong interest in using AI-assisted development tools (like ClaudeCode or GitHub Copilot) in real delivery environments
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

What the job involves

• The Compass Integrated Services (CIS) engineering team is at the core of driving our next phase of growth and platform evolution
• We empower agents and their clients to seamlessly manage the entire transaction journey by offering a complete suite of integrated homeownership services
• By building a standardized, "one-click" workflow, our team provides the technology and operations that power strategic partnered services—including Title & Escrow, Home Warranty, Mortgage, and Insurance—across a broad national footprint
• Through the creation of this centralized and seamless technological ecosystem, we achieve powerful operational synergies
• This work directly drives agent efficiency and deeper client loyalty, ultimately leading to strengthened platform adoption, enhanced customer retention, and increased per-transaction profitability for Compass
• Develop Core Backend Services: Design, implement, and maintain robust backend microservices and APIs that power our One-Click Title & Escrow, Insurance, Mortgage, and Home Warranty workflows
• Contribute Across the Stack: While primarily backend-focused, you will actively contribute to the frontend development of intuitive user interfaces (using modern frameworks like React), ensuring seamless full-stack feature delivery
• Deliver Features End-to-End: Work independently to deliver small to mid-sized components and collaborate with senior engineers to implement more complex technical designs, ensuring code is secure, stable, and testable
• Enhance Operational Excellence: Improve operational metrics, enhance system monitoring, and participate in team on-call rotations to ensure the reliability and stability of our integrated services
• Drive Quality and Testing: Write high-quality, maintainable code with minimal defects. Create comprehensive tests to prevent regressions and generate small to no technical debt
• Act as a Component SME: Become a subject matter expert on specific internal components or tools, serving as a go-to resource for your peers and helping to mentor incoming SE interns
• Collaborate in Agile Workflows: Participate actively in code reviews, team planning, and design discussions, providing constructive feedback and continuously learning the broader business context of your team's software