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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer II - **Company:** Compass Inc - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $176,800.0 - $196,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, User-Centered Design, Web Application Frameworks, Workflow Management Systems, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Backend, Containerization, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Data Pipelines, Web Api, Microservices - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5886447711 ## About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will join a world-class engineering team operating the only end-to-end platform in the real estate industry. We are building a high-caliber talent pool of Senior Engineers to lead technical initiatives across several key domain areas. For these roles, we are seeking versatile Full-stack Engineers and have openings tailored for both frontend-leaning and backend-leaning specializations., * Education: BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. * Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex technical projects autonomously. (Candidates with 3+ years of exceptional, fast-tracked execution are also encouraged to apply). * Fullstack Capabilities (Frontend or Backend Leaning): * For Backend-Leaning Candidates: Strong proficiency in backend languages such as Go or Java, with a passion for API design, distributed systems, and backend data architecture. * For Frontend-Leaning Candidates: Deep expertise in modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React), UI/UX execution, and browser performance, paired with a solid understanding of backend APIs and integrations. * Professional experience with Python is a major plus (highly valued for data pipelines and AI/LLM workflows). * Experience with Kafka is a plus. System Architecture: Solid hands-on experience designing and operating cloud-based microservices architectures on major cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred, GCP, or Azure).Modern SDLC Practices: Strong familiarity with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, containerization, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.Domain Expertise (Area Dependent): * Experience building high-throughput user workflow tools, transactional systems, dynamic user interfaces, or SaaS products. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong sense of technical empathy for your end-users (whether they are real estate agents or fellow developers). ## Description Based on your background and interests, you will have the opportunity to align with one of our specialized domains: * Agent Client Tools - Buy Side: Crafting collaborative, client-facing interfaces and agent tools that guide buyers through every step of the journey, from initial home search to close. * CRM - Comms: Designing and scaling the communication engines (email, text, and notifications) that enable real-time, personalized interaction between agents and their clients at scale. * CRM - Contacts: Architecting the high-performance, foundational data models, relationship graphs, and contact-management interfaces that serve as the single source of truth for millions of client records. * Compass Integrated Services (CIS): At the core of driving our next phase of growth and platform evolution, building the technology and operations that power our strategic partner services; including Title & Escrow, Home Warranty, Mortgage, and Insurance. This team empowers agents and clients across a broad national footprint to seamlessly manage the entire transaction journey through a standardized, "one-click" workflow. What You Will Do * End-to-End Design & Build: Architect, build, and maintain high-performance, distributed, event-driven microservices and cloud infrastructure, while ensuring seamless integration with modern, intuitive frontend interfaces. * Drive Technical Delivery: Independently define, decompose, and lead the delivery of complex technical projects and subsystems across the entire stack. * Incorporate Intelligent Automation: Build and operationalize modern software patterns, including integrating AI models, data pipelines, and telemetry systems to automate workflows. * Champion Engineering Excellence: Perform rigorous code and design reviews, write high-quality automated tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end), and continuously leave codebases cleaner and more performant than you found them. * Own Your Domain: Act as a subject matter expert, creating clear technical documentation (architecture diagrams, runbooks, and specs) and owning your services and applications throughout their entire lifecycle. * Collaborate & Mentor: Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to balance requirements, resolve systemic bottlenecks, and actively mentor peers to level up the engineering team.