Senior Software Engineer - Conversational Search
Redfin · Seattle, WA
- On site
- Full-time
- $203,900 / year
- Seattle, WA
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Job highlights
- Build AI-powered home search experiences.
- Develop with React, Java, and AWS.
- Collaborate on significant multi-person projects.
- Mentor and guide other engineers.
- Innovate at the intersection of AI and product.
About the role
About The Role
You will develop responsive, resilient, scalable, and high-quality conversational experiences using React, Java, AWS, Sierra AI and various other tools/libraries. You will balance the trade-offs between complex infrastructure investments and quick, pragmatic solutions to meet specific business needs. You will collaborate with other engineering and product stakeholders to define, design, and lead the development of significant multi-person projects. You will mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership and advocating for best practices. You will stay up to date with the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem and help evaluate new tools, models, and frameworks.
About You
5+ years of professional full-stack software development experience, specifically in React and Java. You’re excited about LLMs, agent development, conversational UX, and emerging AI technologies. You have experience with modern frontend technologies (React, TypeScript). Proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance web applications. You love elegant interfaces that can tell stories and inspire trust. You are a teacher and a mentor: you have the leadership skills (and the patience) to improve the developers around you. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, handle ambiguity, and empathize with customers. You are eager to help us in our mission to create a fundamentally better real estate experience for our customers.
Technologies We Use
- Java
- JavaScript, React
- JSSQL, Hibernate, PostgreSQL
- AWS, Redis Cache, Kafka
- CSS, HTML
- Kubernetes
- Production monitoring tools
- GraphQL
- Sierra AI SDK, OpenAI APIs, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
What You’ll Get
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
On-Call Expectations
This role may include participation in an on-call rotation to support production systems and ensure service reliability. On-call responsibilities may include coverage during nights and weekends. If applicable, frequency and scheduling will be determined by team needs and communicated accordingly.
About Us
Redfin is revolutionizing the $75 billion real estate industry. We use data, beautiful software, and innovative design to put customers first at every step in the home-buying and selling process. Get ready to dive headfirst into our award-winning website and mobile apps, solving complex business problems in a highly visible, customer-centric way. If you value doing great work in a collaborative environment, join our team!
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at Careers@Rocket.com.
The compensation information below is provided in compliance with all applicable job posting disclosure requirements. The compensation for this position is $166,900.00-$203,900.00. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives, and other employment-related benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K retirement plan, and paid-time off. More information regarding these benefits and others can be found here. The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is the company’s current, good faith estimate at the time of posting. [Compensation and benefits are subject to modification from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate.] The Company may determine during its future reviews of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position. Los Angeles County and San Francisco Candidates only: qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment per the Fair Chance Ordinance and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Key skills/competency
- Conversational AI
- LLM
- React Development
- Java Development
- AWS
- Full-Stack Development
- Scalable Systems
- Agile Methodologies
- Mentorship
- Problem Solving
Skills & topics
- Senior Software Engineer
- Conversational Search
- AI
- LLM
- React
- Java
- AWS
- Full-Stack Development
- Software Engineering
- Tech Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of React and Java experience, focusing on full-stack development and AI technologies.
- Showcase AI passion: Emphasize your excitement for LLMs, conversational UX, and emerging AI, with examples of projects.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide evidence of mentoring junior engineers and leading technical projects.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to building scalable, high-performance web applications and problem-solving skills.
- Research Redfin: Understand their mission to revolutionize real estate and their customer-centric approach.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the compensation for the Senior Software Engineer role at Redfin?
- The compensation for this Senior Software Engineer position at Redfin ranges from $166,900.00 to $203,900.00 annually. This role may also be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives, and other benefits like medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan.
- What are the primary technologies used by the Conversational Search team at Redfin?
- The Conversational Search team at Redfin utilizes a robust tech stack including Java, JavaScript, React, SQL, Hibernate, PostgreSQL, AWS, Redis Cache, Kafka, Kubernetes, GraphQL, and Sierra AI SDK, OpenAI APIs, MCP, and RAG for AI functionalities.
- What is the expected work arrangement for a Senior Software Engineer at Redfin?
- While not explicitly stated as remote or hybrid, the mention of 'on-call rotation' for production support, including nights and weekends, suggests a need for significant availability. Candidates should clarify the specific work arrangement during the application process.
- Does Redfin offer benefits for a Senior Software Engineer?
- Yes, Redfin offers comprehensive benefits and perks designed to support the health and well-being of team members and their families. This includes medical, dental, vision benefits, a 401K retirement plan, and paid time off, among others.
- What is Redfin's approach to hiring for the Senior Software Engineer role, considering the Fair Chance Ordinance?
- For qualified applicants in Los Angeles County and San Francisco, Redfin considers arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
- What does it mean to work on Redfin's Conversational Search team?
- Working on Redfin's Conversational Search team means developing the next generation of AI-powered home search experiences. You'll work with LLMs, conversational UI, and large-scale systems to redefine how users discover homes, focusing on performance, reliability, and UX.
- What specific AI technologies are relevant for the Senior Software Engineer role at Redfin?
- The role is highly interested in LLMs, agent development, conversational UX, and emerging AI technologies. Experience with Sierra AI SDK, OpenAI APIs, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is particularly relevant.
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