Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Frontdoor, Inc.
Job overview
The Sr. Golang Engineer at Frontdoor, Inc. is a senior software engineering role focused on developing and optimizing complex software products that support home repair and maintenance services.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves writing documentation and automated tests, debugging production issues, optimizing system performance, refactoring critical code components, collaborating with the team on benchmarks and solutions, and leading medium-sized projects impacting multiple team members.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $139k to $155k depending on skills and location, with additional rewards and incentives available. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, wellness programs, 401(k) matching, and an employee stock purchase plan.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have 7+ years of product development experience, advanced knowledge of computer science fundamentals, proficiency in Golang and other languages like C++, Java, Python, and experience with data storage options, debugging, and scripting. Preferred skills include leadership, Agile development, CI/CD, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
Company information
Frontdoor, Inc. is a parent company of American Home Shield, providing home service plans and a cutting-edge app for home repair and maintenance with over 50 years of industry experience and a large member base.
Team overview
The candidate will work on a small team of 1-5 members owning critical software components impacting multiple platforms.
Job location and travel
The job is remote within the US, requiring occasional on-call duties and typical office ergonomics for computer work.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work on innovative home repair technology integrating video chat and real-time expert diagnostics, with a focus on performance optimization and scalable software design.
Company overview
Frontdoor, Inc. is a leading provider of home service plans, offering a range of solutions to help homeowners manage and maintain their home systems and appliances. The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of service plans and subscription-based services, which provide customers with access to a network of pre-screened service professionals for repairs and maintenance. Established in 2018 as a spin-off from ServiceMaster, Frontdoor has quickly become a prominent player in the home services industry, leveraging its digital platform to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. With a focus on innovation, Frontdoor continues to expand its service offerings and improve its technological capabilities to meet the evolving needs of homeowners.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your advanced computer science knowledge, especially data structures like trees, graphs, and hash tables, along with your proficiency in Golang and other relevant languages such as C++, Java, and Python.
Emphasize your experience with debugging complex production issues, performance optimization, automated testing, and your familiarity with cloud technologies like AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes as noted in the job description.
Apply through multiple platforms including Frontdoor, Inc.'s official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure and chances of landing the Sr. Golang Engineer role.
Connect with engineers and team leads in Frontdoor's engineering division on LinkedIn; you might start conversations by commenting on recent Frontdoor app updates, Streem technology innovations, or asking about their experience working on scalable backend systems.
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