Frontend SRE: Self-Service Performance & AI Observability

Redfin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 166,900 - 203,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus and incentives

Job summary

Redfin is seeking an Embedded Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to build frameworks for self-service performance and operationalize AI systems. In this role, you will partner with teams to enhance their operational health and ensure high performance in frontend systems.

With a focus on performance budgeting and intelligent observability, you’ll dive deep into problem-solving while leveraging your expertise in TypeScript and Java. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Core Web Vitals, APM instrumentation, or RUM.
• Experience building CLI tools, automated workflows, or CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build the RUM frameworks and automated deployment gates for frontend teams.
• Integrate AI‑driven insights into the observability stack.
• Partner with core teams to provide resilient blueprints.
• Optimize delivery pipelines for reliability.

Skills

Operational Lead

Performance Architect

Technically Versatile

Pragmatic Educator

5+ years in SRE, Platform, or Systems Performance

Proficiency in TypeScript & Java

Observability Foundations

Automation Mindset

Experience with Datadog or AWS/Kubernetes

Job description

Redfin is seeking an Embedded Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to build frameworks for self-service performance and operationalize AI systems. In this role, you will partner with teams to enhance their operational health and ensure high performance in frontend systems.

With a focus on performance budgeting and intelligent observability, you’ll dive deep into problem-solving while leveraging your expertise in TypeScript and Java. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.