Staff Software Engineer

AppFolio; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 167,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge rental applications. In this pivotal role, you will drive architectural decisions and optimize user experiences for thousands of customers. Collaborating with a dynamic team, you will mentor engineers and help shape the future of property management software. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the real estate industry, where your ideas and passion will contribute to creating seamless and intuitive solutions that empower users and redefine the market landscape.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for growth

Comprehensive benefits package

Investment in employee potential

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in web-based applications, preferably SaaS.
• Extensive experience with ReactJS and Agile processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural decisions and ensure high coding standards.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of learning.

Skills

ReactJS

Ruby on Rails

Agile software development

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React Native

TypeScript

GraphQL

Job description

Software Engineering

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We’re innovators, changemakers, and collaborators. We’re more than just a software company – we’re pioneers in cloud and AI who deliver magical experiences that make our customers’ lives easier. We’re revolutionizing how people do business in the real estate industry, and we want your ideas, enthusiasm, and passion to help us keep innovating.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll take the lead in developing our cutting-edge, consumer-grade rental application and powerful property manager evaluation software (FolioScreen). Your work will directly impact thousands of customers and millions of applicants, ensuring a seamless, intuitive, and accessible application process for renters while building innovative tools that empower property managers to make faster, smarter decisions.

In this role, you’ll drive architectural decisions, champion best practices, and lead the charge in building and optimizing new features. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic and autonomous team, mentor talented engineers, and help expand our platform across multiple market segments. If you’re passionate about creating high-impact, differentiated solutions for rental applications that delight and dazzle customers, this is the opportunity for you!

Your Impact

1. Ensure high coding standards and best practices are followed across the team.
2. Identify and implement opportunities for a more robust applicant evaluation experience that seeks to optimize and automate as much of the process as possible.
3. Lead decision-making to efficiently deliver customer value while driving innovation.
4. Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
5. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Qualifications

1. 8+ years of experience designing and developing scalable, maintainable web-based applications, preferably in a SaaS environment.
2. Extensive experience with ReactJS.
3. Experience with Ruby on Rails or other web application frameworks.
4. Expert familiarity with Agile software development processes.
5. Excellent problem-solving, inter-personal, and leadership skills.
6. Analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with high attention to detail.

Nice to have

1. Experience with React Native, TypeScript, and GraphQL.
2. High agency and motivation to solve problems end-to-end.

The base salary that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is $167,200 - $209,000. The actual base salary for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, education, experience, etc.

Please note that base pay is one important aspect of a compelling Total Rewards package. The base pay range indicated here does not include any additional benefits or bonuses that you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type. Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits.

About AppFolio

AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry. Our innovative platform and trusted partnership enable our customers to connect communities, increase operational efficiency, and grow their business. For more information about AppFolio, visit appfolio.com.

Why AppFolio

1. Grow | We enable a culture of high performance, where delivering results is recognized by opportunities for growth and compelling total rewards.
2. Learn | We partner with you to realize your potential by investing in you from the start.
3. Impact | We are creating a world where living in, investing in, managing, and supporting communities feels magical and effortless.
4. Connect | We excel at hybrid work by fostering an environment that feels flexible, personal and connected, no matter where we are.

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Statement of Equal Opportunity

At AppFolio, we value diversity in backgrounds and perspectives and depend on it to drive our innovative culture. That’s why we’re a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that our products, our teams, and our business are stronger because of it.

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