Software Engineer - Backend

Responsibilities

• Own the design, implementation, and evolution of core pricing services
• Design data models and write high-performance SQL over large PostgreSQL datasets
• Architect and improve APIs and integrations with the core marketplace platform
• Lead technical design reviews and set best practices for code quality, testing, and observability
• Partner with data science to productionize pricing models and build robust model-serving pipelines
• Drive reliability, latency, and scalability improvements across pricing systems
• Mentor other engineers and help grow the technical capabilities of the team
• Collaborate with product and cross-functional partners to deliver roadmap projects end to end

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience
• Significant experience building and operating production systems in Go or Python
• Deep proficiency with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Strong track record designing, building, and evolving APIs in a microservices environment
• Experience with distributed systems concepts including scalability, consistency, and resiliency
• Experience leading technical projects from design through rollout and support
• Ability to communicate complex technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kafka or similar event-streaming technologies
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot)
• Experience with BPMN or other workflow engines and long-running business processes
• Experience with Redis or other caching and storage optimization technologies
• Experience with gRPC and service-to-service communication patterns at scale
• Prior experience in pricing, marketplaces, or other data-intensive domains

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) for eligible employees
• Unlimited PTO

About the Company

Opendoor is building the modern system of homeownership, giving people the freedom to buy and sell homes on their own terms. Our mission is to tilt the world in favor of homeowners and those who aim to become one, providing an end-to-end online experience that simplifies the real estate marketplace.