Software Engineer L4 (Remote)

Frontdoor, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Dental insurance

Job summary

Frontdoor is seeking a software engineer to work on product-focused initiatives, contributing across the software stack with emphasis on documentation, testing, debugging, and performance optimization. You will collaborate in a fast-paced environment to deliver robust features and improvements.

We value 5+ years in product development, strong CS fundamentals, and experience with Agile practices, CI/CD, and modern cloud tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field required
• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Write documentation and automated tests for code to be written.
• Implement functionality for automated tests that will successfully pass and meet coding standards.
• Debug production issues and create subsequent mitigation plans.
• Optimize performance of existing implementations.
• Debug issues, recognize the causes of issues, and tackle reproducible issues using query language and scripting.
• Select optimal data structures using fundamental software algorithms and concepts of space and time complexity.
• Fix easily reproducible bugs, build new and straightforward features, write unit tests for code coverage, and spot bottlenecks through the ability to read and understand others’ code.
• Implement code based on common design patterns.
• Determine correct algorithms based on input size and frequency using basic concepts of algorithms and Big-O Notation.
• Prioritize tasks with Scrummaster that leadsthe team to be successful.
• Bring forward ideas to experiment and work in teams to transform ideas to reality.
• May include other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

Big-O notation

Shell

Python

Ruby

C

C++

Java

Golang

NET Core

Requirements

Agile

Testing

Code Mgmt

Deployment

CI/CD

Git

Merge Conflicts

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Overview

Frontdoor is reimagining how homeowners maintain and repair their most valuable asset – their home. As the parent company of two leading brands, we bring over 50 years of experience in providing our members with comprehensive options to protect their homes from costly and unexpected breakdowns through our extensive network of pre-qualified professional contractors. American Home Shield, the category leader in home service plans with approximately two million members, gives homeowners budget protection and convenience, covering up to 23 essential home systems and appliances. Frontdoor is a cutting edge, one-stop app for home repair and maintenance. Enabled by our Streem technology, the app empowers homeowners by connecting them in real time through video chat with pre-qualified experts to diagnose and solve their problems. The Frontdoor app also offers homeowners a range of other benefits including DIY tips, discounts and more. For more information about American Home Shield and Frontdoor, please visit frontdoorhome.com .

Responsibilities

Summary :Our Software Engineers are product focused, giving them the opportunity to work on a product and understand the layers of the software stack. Work includes documentation, automated testing, debugging, working with algorithms and data structures, coding, design, system performance scaling, and problem solving for routine and moderately complexsoftware programs. Responsibilities also include participation in projects.

• Write documentation and automated tests for code to be written.


• Implement functionality for automated tests that will successfully pass and meet coding standards.


• Debug production issues and create subsequent mitigation plans.


• Optimize performance of existing implementations.


• Debug issues, recognize the causes of issues, and tackle reproducible issues using query language and scripting.


• Select optimal data structures using fundamental software algorithms and concepts of space and time complexity.


• Fix easily reproducible bugs, build new and straightforward features, write unit tests for code coverage, and spot bottlenecks through the ability to read and understand others’ code.


• Implement code based on common design patterns.


• Determine correct algorithms based on input size and frequency using basic concepts of algorithms and Big-O Notation.


• Prioritize tasks with Scrummaster that leadsthe team to be successful.


• Bring forward ideas to experiment and work in teams to transform ideas to reality.


• May include other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Basic understanding of computer science fundamentals, such as data structures, (trees, graphs, hash tables); Basic understanding of functioning and implementation of basic algorithms, such as sorts, searching, and the capability to explain performance characteristics using Big-O Notations


• Capability to debug basic problems and analyze logs in production systems and to read basic existing code


• Understanding of various data storage options, such as relational, no-SQL, etc.


• Basic scripting skill in Shell, Python, or Ruby


• Basic skills in languages, such as C, C++, Java, Golang, .net Core


• Knowledge of Requirement Management, Agile Development, Test Process, Code Management, and Deployment


• Ability to be on call on a rotating basis for the services owned by the team

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in developing products in an Agile development environment


• Experience working in a CI/CD environment


• Understanding of Git and development activities such as merge and conflict resolution of code


• Understanding and experience in Docker, Kubernets, and AWS cloud services

PhysicalRoleRequirements

Be seated at a computer intermittently for up toeight hours a day.Move up to 10 pounds occasionally, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.Sitting forlong periodsof time while using office equipment such as computersandphones.Repetitive motionsusing hands and digits, such as movement of wrists, hands and fingers while picking, pinching, and typing during your normal working environment.

Minimum Education, Licensure and Professional Certification requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field required, Master’s degree preferred

Minimum Experience required

5+ yearsofproduct development experiencerequired

Other/State Specific

This role pays between $103k to $120k, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, responsibilities, experience, and location.

At Frontdoor certain roles are eligible for additional rewards and incentives. Speak directly to your recruiter to learn more.

Our approach to benefits is holistic, and includes health, wellbeing and financial components including: insurance for medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability, weight loss and smoking cessation programs, matching 401(k) and ability to participate in our employee stock purchase plan.

Job Locations

US

ID

2026-4163

Category

Engineering

Type

Full Time

Company

AHS American Home Shield Corp