Full Stack Engineer

About the role

HomeLight is a pioneering technology platform that streamlines real estate transactions for buyers, sellers, and agents alike. We are on the lookout for a Full Stack Engineer with a strong focus on artificial intelligence to develop intelligent systems that will seamlessly integrate into our existing product architecture. This role is essential for enhancing our platform's capabilities and ensuring that we remain at the forefront of innovation in the real estate sector.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable product features that enhance user experience.
• Develop and sustain backend services utilizing Ruby on Rails, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Create dynamic and responsive frontend interfaces using React.js and React Native to deliver a seamless user experience across devices.
• Integrate advanced AI functionalities, including large language models (LLMs), automation agents, and semantic search, into our business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Design and architect systems that merge service-oriented infrastructure with AI components, including orchestration layers and model APIs, to facilitate robust application performance.
• Refactor existing codebases and oversee automated testing and deployment pipelines to maintain high code quality and deployment efficiency.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, including assessments of AI-generated outputs, focusing on security, performance, and maintainability standards.
• Utilize data analytics and experimentation to inform and guide technical decisions, ensuring that our solutions are data-driven.
• Monitor and analyze production systems and AI features using observability tools to ensure optimal performance and quick identification of issues.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in software engineering, demonstrating a solid understanding of software development principles.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails in a production environment, showcasing your ability to build and maintain backend services.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with React.js or React Native, with a focus on creating user-friendly interfaces.
• Proven experience in integrating AI features into business workflows, demonstrating an understanding of how AI can enhance operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with designing and managing service-oriented architectures, ensuring scalability and reliability in application design.
• Proficient in working with both relational and non-relational databases, allowing for flexible data management solutions.
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as NewRelic, CloudWatch, or Sentry, ensuring that systems are well-monitored and issues can be quickly addressed.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous project requirements and balance deterministic systems with probabilistic AI elements, adapting to changing project needs.

Nice to have

• Experience in developing AI copilots or internal automation tools that enhance productivity and streamline processes.
• Familiarity with vector databases, embeddings, and semantic search technologies, contributing to advanced data handling capabilities.
• Exposure to ElasticSearch, enhancing your ability to work with complex search functionalities.
• Experience with React Native, further broadening your frontend development skills.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments, which is beneficial for modern application deployment.
• Knowledge of the Amazon AWS ecosystem, providing an understanding of cloud-based solutions and services.
• A background in small, agile startup environments, which can enhance adaptability and innovation.
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal AI initiatives, showcasing your passion for technology and community involvement.

Skills & tools

• Ruby on Rails
• React.js
• React Native
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Service-Oriented Architecture
• Relational and Non-Relational Databases
• Observability tools (NewRelic, CloudWatch, Sentry)
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Docker
• ElasticSearch

Practical notes

• The compensation package includes a salary in USD along with equity options, providing a competitive remuneration structure.
• Employees enjoy a range of benefits, including paid time off (PTO), volunteer days, and unique annual anniversary perks, such as a one-month paid sabbatical.
• Team members have access to HomeLight's services for buying and selling homes, enhancing personal and professional engagement with our products.
• Commuter benefits are available in select locations, supporting employees in their daily travel needs.