Software Engineer, Compass
$127-141.1k
+ Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions)
Real estate technology platform
Job no longer available
Real estate technology platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$127-141.1k
+ Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help everyone find their place in the world.
Role
Who you are
- This is a hands-on role perfect for someone passionate about platform engineering, compute infrastructure, and solving interesting technical challenges.
- BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of software development experience with exposure to languages like Go, Python, and/or Java
- Demonstrated experience provisioning cloud compute resources and Kubernetes
- A foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts (e.g., VMs, networking, storage) and experience with a major cloud provider (AWS preferred)
- A strong desire to learn and grow in the fields of platform engineering, compute infrastructure, and cloud-native technologies
Desirable
- Hands-on experience with IaC tools, especially Terraform or OpenTofu
- Familiarity with Argo workflows, KEDA, and VPA for orchestration, autoscaling, and resource optimization
- Exposure to cloud networking concepts (e.g., VPC, DNS, Load Balancers)
What the job involves
- The Foundational Infrastructure Compute team provides cloud-native compute infrastructure, Kubernetes platform tooling, and automation that empowers Compass teams to build and deploy products securely, efficiently, and with minimal operational overhead
- In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our core compute platform
- You will work with modern technologies like Kubernetes, KEDA, and Argo to build and evolve a multi-cloud platform that powers engineering teams at scale
- Collaborate with senior engineers to build, scale, deploy and maintain our Kubernetes compute platform using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Help build and evolve a scalable, reliable Kubernetes platform on AWS EKS to power containerized workloads across engineering teams
- Use monitoring and observability tools to ensure system health and help troubleshoot production incidents
- Automate manual processes and operational tasks using programming languages like Go or Python
- Contribute to our “golden path” for software development across the company
- Partner with application teams to understand their compute requirements, providing guidance and support to help them best leverage the Kubernetes platform
- Contribute to documentation for our infrastructure designs and operational procedures
Our take
Compass uses an AI-driven platform to smooth out and speed up the process of buying, selling, or renting property. It functions much like a traditional broker, but employs tech to reduce the time, uncertainty, cost and friction of transactions for buyers, sellers and agents.
It's disrupting a sector so far largely averse to tech innovation, allowing users to close deals in less time than the industry average of 30-45 days. Compass is now the largest independent real estate brokerage in the USA, with over 29,000 agents nationwide.
In 2025, Compass acquired Anywhere Real Estate in a major leap that cements its place among the biggest players in US property. By uniting leading brokerage brands and expanding its agent network on a massive scale, Compass strengthens both its reach and its tech-driven platform. This adds new revenue opportunities, positioning the company to help shape the future of real estate.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
15% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jul 2019
$370m
SERIES G
Sep 2018
$400m
SERIES F
Total funding: $1.5bn
Company HQ
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
Leadership
Robert Reffkin
(Founder & CEO)After 2 years at McKinsey, Robert worked as a Lazard Associate and White House Fellow. They joined Goldman Sachs in 2006, where they worked as VP of Principal Investment before leaving in 2012 to found Compass. Alongside this, Robert ran 50 marathons in 50 states to raise $1 million dollars for for youth education and enrichment programs.
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