At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
Join our dynamic team of software engineers in Toronto as we build and maintain mission-critical pricing services that drive business impact. As a senior backend engineer, you will design, implement, and evolve core systems using Go or Python, while also crafting high-performance SQL queries over large PostgreSQL datasets to support data-intensive operations. You’ll lead technical reviews, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver robust pricing models and scalable APIs within our microservices architecture. Essential skills include deep proficiency in relational databases, experience with distributed systems, and the ability to communicate complex decisions effectively. Preferred candidates have additional experience with Kafka, Redis, gRPC, and workflow engines, making this role ideal for those passionate about shaping the future of real estate pricing platforms.
Skills
What you'll do
- 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 Opendoor’s core marketplace platform.
- Lead technical design reviews and set best practices for code quality and testing.
- Partner with data science to productionize pricing models and build robust pipelines.
- Drive reliability, latency, and scalability improvements across pricing systems.
- Mentor other engineers and help grow the team's technical capabilities.
What we're looking for
- 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, especially PostgreSQL
- Strong track record designing, building, and evolving APIs in microservices environments
- Experience leading technical projects from design through rollout and support
- Ability to communicate complex technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Expertise in distributed systems concepts including scalability, consistency, resiliency, and monitoring
Employer
About Opendoor
Opendoor is a digital real estate marketplace that buys and sells homes directly to consumers, simplifying the home selling and buying experience through instant offers and transparent pricing. Industry: Real Estate Technology & iBuying
Opendoor currently has 35 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $156,800–$337,450 across 6 roles with salary data.
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