Senior Software Engineer II
Compass · Aventura; Boston; New York City; Seattle
Posted about 3 months ago · $176,000-$196,100
or apply directly on Compass's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Compass's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 84% of Compass's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Compass
- high 217 stale, 7 reposted of 228 open
- Hiring momentum
- 349 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Compass's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Compass.
About this role
As a Senior Software Engineer II at Compass, you will design, build, and maintain high-performance backend systems and microservices that support various client-facing tools and communication engines. Your role will involve driving technical delivery, incorporating intelligent automation, and mentoring peers while ensuring system reliability and architectural excellence. You will collaborate with product managers and frontend teams to create seamless API integrations and improve system performance.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Compass as an employer.
What you need
- BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 7+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong proficiency in core backend languages such as Go or Java
- Deep understanding of RESTful/gRPC API design, microservices patterns, and data architecture (SQL/NoSQL)
- Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers like Kafka
- Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating cloud-native microservices on major cloud providers (AWS preferred)
Nice to have
- Experience with Python for data pipelines and AI/LLM integrations
- Experience with high-throughput communication engines
What you get
- Base pay range of $176,000-$196,100
- Participation in incentive programs (cash, equity, or commissions)
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave
- Medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Worth weighing
- Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Candidates with 5+ years of fast-tracked execution are also encouraged to apply, which may imply flexibility in experience requirements
Summarised from Compass's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Compass on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
More roles at Compass
- Software Engineer - Mobile, iOSBoston
- Software Engineer- Mobile, iOSNew York City
- Software Engineer - Mobile, iOSSeattle
- Strategic Growth PartnerBellevue, Washington, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States
- Senior Security Engineer IINew York City
- Senior Security Engineer IISeattle, Washington, United States
- Senior Security Engineer IIBoston, Massachusetts, United States
- Internal Communications LeadNew York City