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.
Are you passionate about building software solutions to solve real customer problems? Do you like fast-paced work environments? Are you passionate about modern
programming languages, design patterns, and scalable architectures? You’ll be right at home here!
You will be joining the Enterprise Systems tech community, the vital architectural backbone where Realtor.com ’s most ambitious strategic initiatives transform into
reality. Our team doesn't just manage software; we build the high-speed 'engine room' that powers the entire business lifecycle—integrating complex sales, billing, inventory, and fulfillment platforms into a seamless, high-scale ecosystem.
At Realtor, you will be part of a forward-thinking community dedicated to compressing the distance between business intent and execution. We research and deploy cutting-edge autonomous workflow engines to ensure our customers and internal partners have a best-in-class, friction-free experience. We strive to innovate by building self-healing infrastructures and AI-driven automation that make the transaction journey faster and more intelligent than ever before. Join us to push the boundaries of what’s possible, turning traditional systems of record into dynamic engines of growth, while learning from world-class talent in a culture that thrives on experimentation and impact.
You will champion the adoption of AI-native workflows, driving team efficiency through the strategic implementation of coding assistants and automated debugging tools. This role requires fostering a culture of AI literacy, where you will mentor the team on effective prompting strategies and the ethical integration of LLMs into the SDLC. You are expected to establish guardrails for code security and quality assurance within AI-assisted workflows and continuously evaluate emerging tooling to keep our engineering practice at the cutting edge.
The Role
As a key technical influencer, you will contribute across all stages of the software development lifecycle. Your leadership and collaboration skills will drive impactful,
cross-organization initiatives, delivering industry-leading solutions. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative systems that empower individuals on
their home-buying, selling, or renting journey.
What will you be doing?
- Design and maintain high-availability systems that power core business functions, including Finance, CRM, and Order Management.
- Lead engineering teams in delivering high-quality value quickly through Agile incremental development.
- Leverage AI and machine learning to automate complex workflows, reducing manual overhead.
- Driving AI adoption through the implementation of coding tools and leveraging AI to enhance overall productivity.
- Partner with technical leads and product managers to define a clear technical roadmap and uphold the architectural integrity of Move products.
- Drive continuous improvement by optimizing tools to accelerate experimentation and value delivery.
- Foster a culture of integrity, trust, quality, and ongoing improvement.
- Inspire and energize the team, rallying them to execute a range of organizational initiatives successfully.
What will you bring?
- 6+ years of related experience, and at least 1 year of experience leading software engineering teams in a technology-driven organization.
- Proven focus on delivering results and outcomes, with a strong understanding of the value of rapidly shipping code and iterating based on feedback.
- Exceptional ability to coach and mentor engineers, fostering skill development and career growth.
- Knowledge of scalable backend architectures (e.g. Kafka), modern tech stacks (e.g. Python, React), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP), and Agile development
- Hands-on experience with high-level system design and familiarity with best practices and design patterns.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
How We Work:
We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of in-person collaboration. Our employees work three days in our Austin headquarters, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together.
How we Reward you:
Realtor.com is committed to investing in the health and well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits programs include, but are not limited to:
- 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 degreed and non-degreed programs
- 1:1 personalized Financial Planning Sessions
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match program
- Free snacks and refreshments in each office location
Do the best work of your life at Realtor.com®
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.
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.
Top Skills
Realtor.com Austin, Texas, USA Office
Our office is located in the vibrant east side of I-35, adjacent to downtown Austin, offering a prime, easily accessible location. We prioritize both productivity and comfort, with modern sit/stand desks and complimentary cold brew available to fuel your day.
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