Senior Software Engineer
RentSpree, Seattle, WA, United States
About RentSpree
RentSpree is the nation’s leading home‑rental software. Our award‑winning suite simplifies the entire rental journey—from applications and screening to payments and lease management—bringing transparency, efficiency, and trust to agents, landlords, and renters alike. With over 3 million users, partnerships with 300+ real‑estate companies, and nine years of consistent growth, we are at the forefront of proptech innovation and have been recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer and a BuiltIn Seattle Best Place to Work.
Senior Software Engineer – Fullstack, Backend Focus (Seattle, Hybrid)
RentSpree is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help lead the development of core consumer and business‑facing product experiences. This role focuses on building and evolving high‑impact features end‑to‑end—backend APIs to polished interfaces—with an emphasis on delivering fast, intuitive, and reliable experiences for millions of users.
What You’ll Do
Lead end‑to‑end development of user‑facing features across web and backend systems
Champion backend architecture and performance best practices
Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate customer needs into thoughtful, scalable solutions
Drive technical decision‑making and execution on complex initiatives
Contribute to and shape our engineering standards, architecture, and tooling
Mentor other engineers and contribute to the growth of engineering culture and technical excellence
Balance delivery speed and quality, making pragmatic choices around trade‑offs
Skills You Bring
5+ years of professional software development experience, including leadership on high‑impact projects
Proven ability to ship production features end‑to‑end, including frontend UI, APIs, and backend services
Deep expertise in modern back‑end technologies (Java or Kotlin with SpringBoot, Node.js, GraphQL/REST APIs, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, cloud platforms)
Full‑stack fluency, including experience with frontend technologies (React, TypeScript, JavaScript)
Strong product sense and empathy for end users
Experience mentoring engineers and helping grow technical capabilities on a team
Comfortable working in fast‑paced, iterative environments with evolving requirements
Bonus Points
Experience with large‑scale infrastructure
Track record of delivering consumer‑scale web applications
Familiarity with experimentation, analytics, and product iteration cycles
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and production readiness best practices
Qualities You Practice
Take full ownership and accountability: Drive projects from idea to execution with pride, urgency, and a “do what it takes” mentality
Collaborate with clarity, candor, and respect: Communicate openly, give and receive feedback, and build trust through transparency and reliable partnership
Strive for excellence while staying humble: Think critically, set a high bar, and continuously improve with a bias for action
Bring a versatile, proactive mindset: Adapt to evolving needs, anticipate challenges, take initiative, and embrace opportunities to deliver high‑quality results
Innovate and learn fast: Experiment, learn from failure, and seek opportunities to introduce new methods or diverse ways of achieving results
Engage in healthy debate and commit as a team: Contribute ideas, challenge constructively, and align quickly for decisive action
AI is a core skill: Equip yourself to use AI in daily workflow, boosting productivity and building future‑ready career skills
Benefits
Compensation: $190‑210k base
Equity options: Share in the value we’re creating
Team‑first culture: Supportive teammates who inspire each other
Learning & development: Ongoing resources, coaching, and career development opportunities
Health coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA/FSA, Headspace Care+, gym discounts, and more
Retirement plan: Simple IRA with company match
Flexible vacation policy and 12 holidays
Events & recognition: Weekly meals, in‑person and remote gatherings
Business expense allowance & internet reimbursement
Parental leave & fertility support: Inclusive benefits
Legal and tax benefits: Group legal benefits and tax support via RocketLawyer
Seattle HQ perks: Company‑sponsored Orca card for public transportation to and from the office
Ready to Build Something Big? We’re a team of talented, kind, and supportive people who take ownership, move with urgency, and strive for excellence. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and take on exciting challenges, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t meet every requirement!
EEO Statement
RentSpree is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RentSpree makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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RentSpree is the nation’s leading home‑rental software. Our award‑winning suite simplifies the entire rental journey—from applications and screening to payments and lease management—bringing transparency, efficiency, and trust to agents, landlords, and renters alike. With over 3 million users, partnerships with 300+ real‑estate companies, and nine years of consistent growth, we are at the forefront of proptech innovation and have been recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer and a BuiltIn Seattle Best Place to Work.
Senior Software Engineer – Fullstack, Backend Focus (Seattle, Hybrid)
RentSpree is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help lead the development of core consumer and business‑facing product experiences. This role focuses on building and evolving high‑impact features end‑to‑end—backend APIs to polished interfaces—with an emphasis on delivering fast, intuitive, and reliable experiences for millions of users.
What You’ll Do
Lead end‑to‑end development of user‑facing features across web and backend systems
Champion backend architecture and performance best practices
Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate customer needs into thoughtful, scalable solutions
Drive technical decision‑making and execution on complex initiatives
Contribute to and shape our engineering standards, architecture, and tooling
Mentor other engineers and contribute to the growth of engineering culture and technical excellence
Balance delivery speed and quality, making pragmatic choices around trade‑offs
Skills You Bring
5+ years of professional software development experience, including leadership on high‑impact projects
Proven ability to ship production features end‑to‑end, including frontend UI, APIs, and backend services
Deep expertise in modern back‑end technologies (Java or Kotlin with SpringBoot, Node.js, GraphQL/REST APIs, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, cloud platforms)
Full‑stack fluency, including experience with frontend technologies (React, TypeScript, JavaScript)
Strong product sense and empathy for end users
Experience mentoring engineers and helping grow technical capabilities on a team
Comfortable working in fast‑paced, iterative environments with evolving requirements
Bonus Points
Experience with large‑scale infrastructure
Track record of delivering consumer‑scale web applications
Familiarity with experimentation, analytics, and product iteration cycles
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and production readiness best practices
Qualities You Practice
Take full ownership and accountability: Drive projects from idea to execution with pride, urgency, and a “do what it takes” mentality
Collaborate with clarity, candor, and respect: Communicate openly, give and receive feedback, and build trust through transparency and reliable partnership
Strive for excellence while staying humble: Think critically, set a high bar, and continuously improve with a bias for action
Bring a versatile, proactive mindset: Adapt to evolving needs, anticipate challenges, take initiative, and embrace opportunities to deliver high‑quality results
Innovate and learn fast: Experiment, learn from failure, and seek opportunities to introduce new methods or diverse ways of achieving results
Engage in healthy debate and commit as a team: Contribute ideas, challenge constructively, and align quickly for decisive action
AI is a core skill: Equip yourself to use AI in daily workflow, boosting productivity and building future‑ready career skills
Benefits
Compensation: $190‑210k base
Equity options: Share in the value we’re creating
Team‑first culture: Supportive teammates who inspire each other
Learning & development: Ongoing resources, coaching, and career development opportunities
Health coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA/FSA, Headspace Care+, gym discounts, and more
Retirement plan: Simple IRA with company match
Flexible vacation policy and 12 holidays
Events & recognition: Weekly meals, in‑person and remote gatherings
Business expense allowance & internet reimbursement
Parental leave & fertility support: Inclusive benefits
Legal and tax benefits: Group legal benefits and tax support via RocketLawyer
Seattle HQ perks: Company‑sponsored Orca card for public transportation to and from the office
Ready to Build Something Big? We’re a team of talented, kind, and supportive people who take ownership, move with urgency, and strive for excellence. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and take on exciting challenges, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t meet every requirement!
EEO Statement
RentSpree is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RentSpree makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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