Staff Software Engineer

About RentSpree Renting should be faster, fairer, and less stressful than it is. We're the infrastructure that makes that happen. Four million users. 300+ real estate company and MLS partnerships. Ten years of consistent growth. From applications and screening to payments and lease management, the full rental journey runs on RentSpree. Recognized by Forbes as a Best Startup Employer and by BuiltIn Seattle as a Best Place to Work. Staff Software Engineer - Fullstack with backend-focus - Seattle (hybrid) RentSpree is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help lead the development of core consumer and business-facing product experiences. In this role, you’ll be responsible for building and evolving high-impact features end-to-end — from backend APIs to polished interfaces — with an emphasis on delivering fast, intuitive, and reliable experiences for our users. As a technical leader, you’ll help set the architectural direction, lead complex initiatives from idea to delivery, mentor engineers, and work closely with product, design, and engineering teams and leaders to build intuitive, performant, and reliable experiences for millions of users. This position is hybrid (2 days per week) based in our Seattle office. What You'll Do Lead end-to-end development of user-facing features across web and backend systemsChampion back-end architecture, performance, and accessibility best practicesCollaborate with product managers and designers to translate customer needs into thoughtful, scalable solutionsDrive technical decision-making and execution on complex initiativesContribute to and shape our engineering standards, architecture, and toolingMentor other engineers and contribute to the growth of engineering culture and technical excellenceBalance delivery speed and quality, making pragmatic choices around trade-offsHelp evolve our backend infrastructure and testing strategies Our job descriptions evolve with our business needs and priorities. Your role may include other tasks, projects, and team support. Skills You Bring 8+ years of professional software development experience, including leadership on high-impact projectsProven ability to ship production features end-to-end, including frontend UI, APIs, and backend servicesDeep 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)Proven ability to drive technical direction and architecture in cross-functional settings across multiple teamsStrong product sense and empathy for end usersExperience mentoring engineers and helping grow technical capabilities on a teamComfortable working in fast-paced, iterative environments with evolving requirements Bonus Points Experience with large-scale infrastructureTrack record of delivering consumer-scale web applicationsFamiliarity with experimentation, analytics, and product iteration cyclesExposure to CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and production readiness best practices Qualities You Practice These are the principles we hire for and hold ourselves to: Own it end to end. Drive projects from idea to execution. Take pride in the work. Do what it takes.Communicate like a teammate. Direct, candid, and respectful. Give feedback well, receive it well, and build trust through transparency.Hold a high bar. Think critically. Stay curious. Keep looking for ways to do it better.Stay adaptable. Anticipate challenges, take initiative, and bring resourcefulness to whatever comes next.Experiment and learn fast. Try things. Learn from what doesn't work. Keep it simple.Debate well, commit fully. Push back constructively, contribute your point of view, then align and move together.AI is a core skill. Use AI tools to move faster and think sharper. Why Join Us? The work here is real, the problems are hard, and you'll have teammates who push you to do your best. Compensation. $230k-$270k base.Equity. Share in what you help build.The team. Talented colleagues who push you and back you up.Room to grow. Coaching, resources, and development beyond the role you start in.Health coverage from day one. Medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents. HSA/FSA options. Headspace Care+, gym discounts, and more.A real plan for your future. Life and disability coverage, plus a SIMPLE IRA with company match.Flexible vacation. Take the time you need. We trust you to manage it.11 holidays a year, plus 3 recharge days.Ways to connect. Reimbursed weekly team lunches, game nights, and events. In-person and remote.Recognition. Recognize a peer with Sprees (redeemable for gift cards or donations). Nominate someone for a S.P.R.E.E. Award with a potential spot bonus.The tools to do your best work. Business expense allowance and internet reimbursement.Family support. Parental leave and fertility benefits.Legal and tax help. Legal benefits and tax support through RocketLawyer.Seattle HQ perk. Company-sponsored Orca card for public transit to and from the office.High impact, lean team. Small teams, close to customers, shipping work that matters. Your fingerprints are on the product. Ready to Build Something Big? If you take ownership, move with urgency, and want to work on problems that matter, we'd love to hear from you. You don't need to meet every requirement. If this feels like the right place to do your best work, reach out. EEO Statement RentSpree is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. This applies to all employment practices, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Hiring decisions are made on qualifications, merit, and business need. Locations: Seattle, WA