or apply directly on Compass's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Compass's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 84% of Compass's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Compass
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Staff Software Engineer at Compass, you will leverage your frontend expertise to design and develop a collaborative transaction management platform that enhances the home buying and selling process. Your role involves leading technical projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality code while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features. You will also focus on operational excellence and the integration of modern software patterns, including AI and automated workflows.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- 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
- 10+ years of experience developing comprehensive, well-tested, and high-performance software applications in Typescript, Javascript, and HTML/CSS
- 5+ years of experience with React and NodeJS
- 3+ years of experience using AWS / cloud technologies
- A track record as a technical leader with cross-team impact
- Understanding and adherence to industry-standard best practices in software development and architecture
Nice to have
- Experience with backend programming experience using languages such as Java, Golang, or Python
- Experience with Kafka and event-driven systems, gRPC, Thrift, and other server-to-server communication protocols
What you get
- Participation in incentive programs (which may include eligible 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)
- Commuter program
Worth weighing
- No specific technologies mentioned for the frontend stack beyond Typescript, Javascript, and React
- Base pay range provided but may vary based on experience and location
- Vague description of the 'challenging projects' on the horizon
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Listed by Compass on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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