Full-Time

Automation Engineer

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Opendoor

Opendoor

1,001-5,000 employees

Technology-driven platform for buying and selling homes

No salary listed

Senior

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
Zapier
Requirements
  • 5 years of experience in scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or Typescript
  • Familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms such as Zapier
  • Ability to adopt to or learn other languages such as XML, internal scripting languages, etc.
  • Proven collaborator with multiple stakeholders, including operations, engineering, and data infrastructure
  • Strong communication skills, high attention to detail and proven ability to use metrics to drive decisions
  • A sense of ownership and a passion for delighting customers through innovation and creative solutions to complex problems
Responsibilities
  • Support operating teams with building and maintaining scripted, automated solutions to minimize need for repetitive, manual effort; responsive to real-time, time-sensitive operational needs
  • Partner with engineering team to build products and tools, as well as evolve existing ones; tools focus on automation and process optimization for listings
  • Contribute to all phases of process and tool development including ideation, prototyping, design, production and testing; iterates on final product for continued improvement

Opendoor simplifies the buying and selling of homes in the U.S. residential real estate market. For sellers, it offers a quick process where they can request a cash offer by providing property details. Using proprietary algorithms and market data, Opendoor generates a competitive offer, allowing sellers to avoid traditional listing hassles. For buyers, Opendoor provides a platform to browse homes and schedule self-guided tours, with the option to use their own agents. The company earns revenue through service fees from sellers and potential appreciation from reselling homes. Opendoor's goal is to make real estate transactions more efficient and less stressful, while expanding its presence across various U.S. cities.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for digital real estate platforms boosts Opendoor's market potential.
  • AI and machine learning enhance Opendoor's property valuation accuracy.
  • Remote work trends increase demand for suburban real estate, benefiting Opendoor.

What critics are saying

  • Rising interest rates may slow Opendoor's home buying and selling processes.
  • Increased competition from iBuyer platforms could pressure Opendoor's market share.
  • Recent layoffs suggest potential financial instability within Opendoor.

What makes Opendoor unique

  • Opendoor offers instant cash offers, bypassing traditional real estate hassles.
  • The platform allows self-guided home tours, enhancing buyer convenience.
  • Opendoor uses proprietary algorithms for competitive home pricing.

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Benefits

Happier workdays - Add a little fun to your workday with Pendo board game night, team karaoke, ping pong, or enjoy a local brew on our rooftop deck.

Health and wellness benefits - Generous health and wellness plans designed to meet the needs of you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Paid parental leave - Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, and a flexible schedule upon your return to help you make the most of those special moments.

Learning and development - In-house management development classes, guest speaker lunch and learns, and select conferences help keep talent sharp.

Flexible work hours and PTO - Enjoy the benefits of a flexible time off policy, flexible work hours, and paid parental leave.

Global offices - Work across the globe in the cities that we love like Raleigh, San Francisco, New York, Herzliya, Tokyo, London and Sheffield.

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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