Company Name: Homeward

Job Details: Easy,Apply,Hiring,Remotely,in,USA,Remote,150K-150K,Senior,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/senior-software-engineer-backend/7405194

Job Description: About HomewardHomeward takes the “what ifs” out of homebuying by creating financial products that give buyers and sellers certainty and convenience. We’re a fast-paced, remote-first real estate startup that partners with real estate agents to offer innovative products and services, helping clients buy with cash, sell with certainty, and time their move, regardless of the market.Founder and CEO Tim Heyl, owner of one of the fastest-growing agent teams in the country, started Homeward in 2018 to fix the antiquated and broken real estate process. Today, we offer bundled cash offers, mortgage, and title services in 13 states, enabling buyers and sellers to move with certainty and convenience.We’re a fully remote company with a diverse team spread across several countries - Grounded in three core values: The Golden Rule, One Team One Dream, and Calm Focus. Hear from our employees about what our values mean to them.About The OpportunityWe're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help us build a simpler, more customer-centric home buying and selling experience in partnership with real estate agents.In addition to strong backend fundamentals, the ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience deploying AI and automation solutions – from embedding intelligent features into production systems to designing robust, human-in-the-loop workflows that leverage modern AI tools.As a fast-moving startup, we're constantly balancing technical debt and good design. We value engineers who can make pragmatic tradeoffs, ship quickly, and iterate toward great solutions rather than waiting for perfection.Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.In This Role, You Will:Design, develop, debug, and modify backend components in an agile environmentWrite automated unit and integration tests to support our CI/CD pipelinesParticipate in code reviews to ensure overall code quality and flexibilityPrototype creative solutions quickly by developing MVPs and working with peers to shape our technical strategyIntegrate AI capabilities into new or existing applications, e.g.:Deploy RAG-based solutions for internal knowledge sharingUse commercially available models via APIs to automate operational workflowsBuild pipelines that combine LLM-based decisions with human review or escalation pathsDesign data and orchestration layers to support the aboveCollaborate effectively with distributed, cross-functional teams (engineering, product, operations, etc.)Troubleshoot and resolve business or technical issues – following through on details and driving issues to closureContinuously improve our software development processes and team practicesParticipate in agile planning and user story creationWhat You’ll Bring:7+ years of non-internship, professional backend development experienceStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsDeep understanding of web development and backend best practicesStrong grasp of the Software Development Lifecycle and agile methodologiesProficiency with Python and one or more frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPIExpertise with common backend technologies and patterns (REST APIs, async task management, data modeling, etc.)Hands-on experience integrating AI and automation tools into production systems, as described in the responsibilities aboveAbility to rapidly prototype and adjust in response to customer feedbackWorking knowledge of version control and CI/CD toolsHow You Work:"Startup energy" – scrappy, flexible, and motivated to ship impactful featuresA "build, test, learn" mindset with a bias toward quick, calculated action and a focus on measurable business outcomesStrong product sense, able to translate ambiguous goals into iterative technical milestonesStrong organizational skills and discipline in both following and appropriately challenging conventionsComfort balancing speed vs. design, knowing when to ship quickly and when to refactorA high bar when it comes to quality – even if we can't always reach it, you know what "great" looks likeNice To Have:Experience with workflow automation systems (e.g., Airflow, Temporal)Familiarity with low- and no-code solutions such as n8n or ZapierExperience designing data and orchestration layers for AI-driven workflowsHands-on experience with the infrastructure required to deploy AI-driven workflows, e.g. orchestration tools such as LangChain/LangGraph or LlamaIndex, or vector DBs such as Pinecone, Weaviate, or pgvectorPerks & Benefits:Compensation: 150K Base Salary + Annual BonusRemote-first environment (our headquarters are in Austin, TX)Exciting stock option grant for every full-time employee 401(k) employer contribution match Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceTwenty days of vacation, five sick days, twelve company holidays, and two floating holidays each yearGenerous paid parental leave of up to 14 weeksSee more about how Homeward takes care of our team by providing a generous package of benefits here.Value-Driven Employee ExperienceTHE GOLDEN RULE. It’s simple: Treat others the way we want to be treated. Whether we’re dealing with colleagues or customers, we don’t prioritize money or growth over people, and we practice empathy at every opportunity.CALM FOCUS. We work in tech and build solutions for real estate. Both are fast-paced and stressful industries. But by focusing on the larger objective rather than rushing from one task to the next, we can create solutions our customers love.ONE TEAM, ONE DREAM. Big problems require big solutions. We look at our customers’ experiences holistically and recognize that solving them requires collaboration across teams and our three affiliate companies — Homeward, Homeward Mortgage and Homeward Title.