Full-Time

Senior Engineering Manager

Posted on 9/26/2024

Compass

Compass

10,001+ employees

Real estate technology platform for transactions

Enterprise Software
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$167k - $252kAnnually

+ Bonus + Restricted Stock Units

Senior

Boston, MA, USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Agile
Python
React.js
Communications
Management
Apache Kafka
Java
TypeScript
AWS
Go
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in software development and at least 7+ years of which are management experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • A highly technical, hands-on leader and an effective people manager with experience directly leading teams and other managers.
  • Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining web applications, distributed backend systems or data platforms.
  • Experience with technologies such as Python, Typescript, Java, Golang, AWS, Kafka, React.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
  • Proven track record of using agile principles with multiple teams and products to meet project goals and deliver high quality products.
  • Excellent communication skills, utilized to collaborate both within Engineering and across all functions of the company to drive engineering initiatives.
  • Excellent mentoring and review skills to help engineers make technical and career progress.
  • Exceptional focus on customers by building products that are stable and reliable.
Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and grow an organization of talented managers and engineers.
  • Participate in setting the organization’s goals, develop its roadmap with the organization, and represent core Listings teams interacting with senior leaders across the company.
  • Provide guidance and support in career development, skill enhancement, and performance management for team members.
  • Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
  • Collaborate with the technical team and product management to drive innovation, maintain code quality, and ensure adherence to software development best practices.
  • Work closely with senior leadership and other stakeholders to define, execute, and report on the software development strategy in alignment with the company's overall goals.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and project delivery.
  • Collaborate with other engineering leaders to champion and evangelize a technical vision for engineering at Compass.
  • Be a connector across engineering teams to drive sound technical and architecture decisions that help effectively scale our products, considering short and long-term risks.

Compass provides a platform that simplifies the process of buying and selling real estate. The platform integrates various tools and services that assist both real estate agents and their clients throughout the entire transaction workflow. Users can access features that enhance efficiency, making it easier to navigate the complexities of real estate transactions. Unlike traditional real estate firms, Compass leverages technology to create a more streamlined experience, which helps attract both agents and clients. The company's goal is to help individuals find their ideal homes while also supporting real estate professionals in their work.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of @properties and Christie's enhances domestic and international growth opportunities.
  • AI-driven property valuation tools can improve pricing accuracy on Compass's platform.
  • Virtual reality tours can enhance Compass's platform offerings for remote property viewing.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges from recent acquisitions may lead to operational inefficiencies.
  • Rapid international expansion exposes Compass to unfamiliar regulatory environments.
  • Reliance on commission-based revenue makes Compass vulnerable to real estate market fluctuations.

What makes Compass unique

  • Compass offers a comprehensive end-to-end real estate platform for agents and clients.
  • The company leverages technology to streamline real estate transactions efficiently.
  • Compass operates in over 22 major U.S. regions, including New York and Los Angeles.

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