Staff Software Engineer - Front End

At realtor.com® the Search Results Page (SRP) is our most critical engine—it’s where millions of users make life-changing decisions. We are looking for a Staff Engineer to serve as a technical anchor for our Search Experience team driving the architectural evolution of our highest-traffic consumer surfaces.

As a Staff Engineer you won't just write code; you will define the technical standards for how we deliver search results at scale. You will balance hands-on development with high-level system design ensuring our frontend and backend systems are resilient performant and SEO-dominant.

• Architectural Leadership: Own the end-to-end architecture of our React/Next.js frontend and Node.js/GraphQL microservices.
• Performance at Scale: Drive initiatives to optimize Core Web Vitals and SSR strategies. In a high-velocity environment you ensure our SERP remains the fastest in the industry.
• AI Strategy & Governance: Lead the integration of AI coding assistants and LLMs into the SDLC. You are responsible for the "human-in-the-loop" verification of AI-generated code regarding security performance and long-term maintainability.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Partner with Product Data Science and Design to operationalize machine learning models and predictive analytics into the user experience.

• Technical Mastery: 10+ years of experience (8+ in modern stacks) with a deep focus on SEO-friendly React architectures and distributed systems.
• Systems Thinker: Experience in cloud-native design (AWS EC2 ECS Lambda S3) and modern data pipelines is an asset. You know how to build for "the next 10x" of traffic.
• Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of automated deployment instant provisioning and building a developer toolchain that minimizes friction.
• Mentorship & Culture: A natural leader who raises the bar for the entire engineering organization through code reviews RFCs and a growth-oriented mindset.
• Data-Driven: Professional experience implementing complex A/B testing frameworks and deriving actionable insights from high-volume traffic data.

Realtor.com® is committed to investing in the health and well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits programs include but are not limited to:

• 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 degree and non-degreed programs
• 1:1 personalized Financial Planning Sessions
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match program
• Free snacks and refreshments in each office location

What We Do

We pioneered the world of digital real estate more than 25 years ago. Today through our website and mobile apps we are a trusted guide for consumers empowering more people to find their way home by breaking down barriers helping them make the right connections and creating confidence through expert insights and guidance. For professionals we are a trusted partner for business growth offering consumer connections and branding solutions that help them succeed in today's on-demand world.

Why Work With Us

The way home begins with you. With a diverse team of experts alongside you you’ll help us reach new heights at the forefront of the digital real estate space. Bring your extensive knowledge and deep expertise and collaborate with other passionate visionaries to lead our industry and revolutionize the way people find home in every form.

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