Software Engineer II - Integrated Services

Job Summary

Compass is seeking a Software Engineer II to join its Integrated Services (CIS) engineering team, a core driver of the company's next phase of growth and platform evolution. In this role, you will build the technology that powers a seamless, one-click workflow for Title & Escrow, Home Warranty, Mortgage, and Insurance services, directly impacting agent efficiency, client loyalty, and per-transaction profitability. You will work remotely, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver robust backend microservices and intuitive frontend interfaces. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a platform that is revolutionizing the real estate industry while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote role and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust backend microservices and APIs that power One-Click Title & Escrow, Insurance, Mortgage, and Home Warranty workflows.
• Contribute to frontend development using modern frameworks like React and TypeScript, ensuring seamless full-stack feature delivery.
• Deliver features end-to-end, working independently on small to mid-sized components and collaborating with senior engineers on complex designs.
• Enhance operational excellence by improving system monitoring, participating in on-call rotations, and ensuring the reliability and stability of integrated services.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code with minimal defects, create comprehensive tests to prevent regressions, and generate minimal technical debt.
• Act as a subject matter expert on specific internal components or tools, serving as a go-to resource for peers and mentoring incoming software engineering interns.
• Collaborate in Agile workflows, actively participating in code reviews, team planning, and design discussions while providing constructive feedback.
• Continuously learn the broader business context of your team's software to drive informed technical decisions.

Role Requirements & Qualifications

• 2-4 years of software engineering experience developing well-tested, high-performance applications.
• Strong backend engineering skills with proficiency in languages such as Go, Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Practical experience with modern frontend technologies, ideally TypeScript and React, and a willingness to tackle full-stack challenges.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and implementation trade-offs.
• Experience building and consuming APIs (gRPC or REST) and working within microservice architectures.
• Familiarity with AWS/cloud technologies, event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka), and modern CI/CD tooling is a strong plus.
• Dedication to software testing best practices (e.g., Jest, Cypress, or equivalent backend testing frameworks).
• A collaborative mindset with a track record of independent execution on straightforward technical problems and an eagerness to seek guidance when facing ambiguity.
• Practical experience or strong interest in using AI-assisted development tools (like ClaudeCode or GitHub Copilot) in real delivery environments.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Skills Inventory

Essential Skills:

• Backend development with Go, Node.js, Python, or Java
• Microservices architecture and API design (REST, gRPC)
• Frontend development with React and TypeScript
• Data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, or equivalent)
• Cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Event-driven systems (Kafka)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Agile development methodologies

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools
• Domain knowledge in real estate, title, escrow, mortgage, or insurance
• Mentoring or leadership experience

Salary & Compensation Estimation

The estimated base salary for this role is between $110,000 and $145,000 USD per year, depending on experience and location. In addition to base pay, Compass offers participation in incentive programs that may include cash, equity, or commissions. The comprehensive benefits package includes paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts; commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven support for new parents; Carrot fertility benefits; UrbanSitter caregiver referral network; Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.