Director of Software Engineering

About the position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our Consumer Engineering teams. This leader will oversee critical consumer-facing experiences. The ideal candidate will drive technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration across engineering, product, and design teams to create seamless, engaging, and high-performance web and app experiences for our users. As a leader, you will bring a passion for technology and fostering high-performing teams, inspiring them to build impactful, cutting-edge solutions that shape the future of real estate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams focused on consumer-facing products, ensuring high performance, technical excellence, and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and execute a technology roadmap that enhances search, map-based discovery, listing interactions, homeownership tools, and mortgage experiences.
• Partner with Product Management, Design, and Data teams to drive user-centric innovation and impactful features.
• Collaborate closely with other Consumer Engineering leaders to ensure a cohesive cross-platform experience.
• Foster a culture of engineering best practices, including scalable architecture, performance optimization, and high availability.
• Collaborate with Core Tech & Platforms to enhance observability, reliability, and system performance.
• Improve search relevance, data integrations, and AI-driven personalization for a better user experience.
• Own technical strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with company goals and delivering measurable business impact.
• Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation and empowerment.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, design, and analytics to drive business success.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, consumer-facing applications.
• Strong background in search technologies, mapping platforms, media experiences, and real estate data is highly desirable.
• Deep expertise in modern web and app technologies, cloud platforms, and scalable architectures.
• Experience leading distributed teams and working in fast-paced, agile environments.
• Strong product and business acumen, with the ability to translate user needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of building high-performing engineering teams.
• Passion for real estate technology.

Benefits

• 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
• Snacks and refreshments in office