AI First Software Engineer, Housecall Pro
$70-75k
Plus Equity
More information about location
4 days a week in office
Home services business management software
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Home services business management software
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$70-75k
Plus Equity
More information about location
4 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help home service professionals succeed.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience
- 0–2 years of professional software engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, academic projects, coding academies, or early-career roles
- Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Experience with modern programming languages (e.g. Ruby, Python, JavaScript) and backend frameworks (e.g. Rails, Node)
- Experience with frontend JavaScript frameworks, such as React, HTML, and CSS
- Experience building, testing, and debugging software applications in one or more programming environments
- Experience working with databases and data persistence concepts
- Foundational understanding of software development practices including design, documentation, testing, and tooling
- Experience using AI tools to increase quality and efficiency of work, including AI-assisted coding or development tools (i.e. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor)
- Experience with Ruby programming language preferred
- What will help you succeed:
- Curiosity and demonstrated AI-first development approaches and modern engineering practices
- Ability to function effectively in a distributed team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to write well-tested, meaningful code that solves real customer problems
- Ability to estimate, design, and deliver small end-to-end features
- Self-starter mindset with a strong ability to learn and grow quickly
What the job involves
- Help us build solutions that build better lives. At Housecall Pro, we show up to work every day to make a difference for real people: the home service professionals that support America’s 100 million homes
- We’re all about the Pro, and dedicate our days to helping them streamline operations, scale their businesses, and—ultimately—save time so they can be with their families and live well
- We care deeply about our customers and foster a culture where our company, employees, and Pros grow and succeed together
- This is a 12 month in-office program designed for those who have recently completed a bachelor’s degree or are looking to start their professional journey, and placement after program is not guaranteed
- As an AI-First Software Engineer, you are an early-career engineer who helps model the future of how software is built at our company
- This 12-month, in-office program is intentionally designed to demonstrate what is possible when modern artificial intelligence tools and best practices are thoughtfully embedded into day-to-day software development
- Your success is measured not only by the code you ship, but by how effectively you leverage AI to accelerate development, improve quality, and inspire new ways of working across engineering squads
- You bring strong curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking to your work, with a clear interest in how artificial intelligence can enhance the software development lifecycle
- As a full stack engineer, you write, test, and ship production code while learning how to use AI-assisted development to increase speed, consistency, and maintainability
- You approach problems with an AI-forward mindset, using modern tools and techniques to learn quickly, navigate ambiguity, and deliver meaningful product improvements
- You work closely with experienced engineers in a mature, interdisciplinary environment where pairing, mentorship, and feedback are core to how work gets done
- Through your daily work, you help model emerging engineering behaviors, workflows, and standards that inform how our software engineers operate
- This role provides hands-on production experience, structured growth, and exposure to real-world engineering challenges, while setting clear expectations for how AI is used responsibly and effectively in a modern engineering organization
- Our team is passionate, empathetic, hard working, and above all else focused on improving the lives of our service professionals (our Pros). Our success is their success
- Design, code, test, and debug software applications leveraging AI and automation tools & techniques, focusing on quality, efficiency, and maintainability
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver new features and enhancements that meet user needs and business goals
- Apply AI-assisted coding tools (i.e. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex, Cursor) to accelerate development, improve code quality, and support problem solving
- Participate in code reviews to uphold engineering standards, share knowledge, and continuously improve as a team
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects while proposing thoughtful, scalable solutions
- Optimize application performance to ensure reliability, responsiveness, and scalability
- Work closely with cross-functional partners including Product, Internal Tooling, and other Engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions
- Contribute to technical documentation that clearly explains code, systems, and development processes
- Stay current on emerging technologies, AI trends, and modern engineering practices and share insights with the team
Our take
Housecall Pro is a leading software platform built for home service professionals, including hVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. It operates in a market where managing jobs, schedules, customer communications, and billing can be complex and time-consuming.So, by providing tools to simplify these tasks, Housecall Pro helps service businesses run their operations more smoothly.
Trusted by over 200,000 professionals, Housecall Pro offers a suite of tools for scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, and customer communication, all powered by AI-driven automations. And its platform is designed to make day-to-day operations easier so pros can save on time and focus on delivering quality work.
The company recently launched initiatives that further cement its role as an innovator in the industry too. Its partnership with Bluon brings AI-powered HBAC support and an extensive technical database directly into the workflow, helping technicians complete jobs faster and with more accuracy. Meanwhile, the Electrical Toolkit app provides electricians with professional-grade calculators and tools for precise, NEC-compliance work. With these advancements, Housecall Pro isn't just supporting current operations, it's shaping the future of homer service software.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
24% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2022
$65m
SERIES D
Sep 2018
$30m
SERIES C
Total funding: $115m
Company benefits
- Healthcare coverage: Housecall Pro offers DAY 1 medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Our plans offer comprehensive national coverage with extensive provider networks. The company pays for at least 80% of the cost of premiums.
- Competitive pay and equity opportunities: Housecall Pro offers market competitive compensation that includes variable pay opportunities, and we continuously evaluate market benchmarks. Our quarterly internal talent reviews provide the opportunity for performance success discussions and feedback. Certain roles are also eligible for equity this fast-growing technology company.
- Time off: We work hard and want everyone to find balance in their life. Housecall Pro has a flexible, self-managed Paid Time Off (PTO) program. We also offer 6 paid holidays each year when everyone unplugs and recharges.
- Remote work: Housecall Pro is remote-first and our processes support remote teams working together and asynchronously. We also have offices in San Diego and Denver, that allow for teams to come together and give local employees the option of a hybrid schedule.
- Family: Housecall Pro supports employees with growing families by providing paid parental leave. And we love to share pictures of our newest family members in a Housecall Pro baby onesie!
- Learning and development: Housecall Pro knows that your growth is essential to our success. From the first day, we start training you about our business, our customers, how to succeed in your job and how to gain the skills you need to take your next steps.
- Career acceleration: We like to help our people as much as we do our Pros. Housecall Pro helps you accelerate your career with dedicated Career Success Conversations, frequent two-way feedback, and milestone learning programs like our Manager 101 series.
- Wellness: Housecall Pro provides immediate access to a robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for all employees. We also invite everyone to join us for two or three monthly virtual wellness sessions led by experts on a variety of topics.
- Mental health: Housecall Pro’s monthly wellness programming, presented by experts, often spotlights mental health topics. Employees can join live webinars or watch recordings later. We also have an extensive Employee Assistance Plan with multiple resources including direct access to mental health providers.
- Office setup: Housecall Pro provides each new employee with a home office setup that includes a computer and accessories. We also offer ongoing internet and phone reimbursement to help offset expenses.
- Income protection: Housecall Pro wants you to have peace of mind if the unexpected happens. We pay for disability and life insurance. We also offer voluntary accident and hospital plans to help at times when you might need something additional.
- Financial wellness: Housecall Pro offers several ways to save on taxes and plan for your future. Our Health Spending Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) help you put aside money tax-free for qualified medical and daycare expenses. Our 401k plan provides powerful tax-free retirement savings along with access to financial planning tools.
Company HQ
River North Art District, Denver, CO
Leadership
Michael Beaudoin
(CEO)Early-stage startup Investor and Mentor. Served as a Board Member from 2015, then becoming CEO in 2020. Has been on the founding team at a number of other startups including a 13 year spell in charge of HomeAdvisor.
Ian Heidt
(Co-Founder & Chief AI Officer)Previously CEO from the company's 2013 launch until Michael Beaudoin stepped into the role in 2020. Previously spent seven years as a Director at multinational corporation Qualcomm.
Adam Perry-Pelletier
(Co-Founder & Chief Engineering Officer)Spent six years prior to Housecall Pro at Qualcomm as Director of Engineering. Former Software Engineer at Moebius Solutions and Tachyon Networks.
Roland Ligtenberg
(Co-Founder & SVP of Growth & Innovation)Former Qualcomm Product & Business Development Manager, former Managing Partner at tech consultancy Light Mountain Partners. Was the Founder of the San Diego Electronic Music Initiative.
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