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AppFolio·Chicago, United States·onsite

Staff Software Engineer - Leasing

$167,200 - $209,000 Posted 2 months ago
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Ruby on RailsReact

About the role

What you'll do

  • Lead the technical vision and architecture for next-generation agentic AI products in the Leasing domain.
  • Design and implement complex distributed systems that balance innovation with reliability and security.
  • Serve as a hands-on full-stack leader, owning system architecture and driving engineering quality standards.
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Machine Learning teams to align AI capabilities with customer value.
  • Operate in a highly autonomous team responsible for the full lifecycle from discovery to production.

What you should know

  • This role requires thriving in high-ambiguity environments and shaping autonomous AI-driven systems from the ground up.
  • Candidates should be comfortable making long-term architectural decisions and balancing rapid innovation with system health.
  • Expect to act as a technical force multiplier, coaching engineers and fostering a culture of ownership and trust.
  • The position offers significant growth opportunities by leading high-impact AI projects in a SaaS context.
  • Work-life balance is valued, with an emphasis on sustainable intensity and modeling healthy work habits.

About the company

  • AppFolio is a technology leader focused on innovating the real estate industry with SaaS solutions.
  • The company values a collaborative community of dreamers, problem solvers, and multipliers driven by shared values.
  • They emphasize a culture of impact, growth, and continuous learning supported by coaching and mentorship.
  • AppFolio fosters a flexible, connected hybrid work environment promoting innovation and collaboration.
  • They are a diverse and inclusive employer, committed to equal opportunity and leveraging diverse perspectives.

Key required skills

Distributed systemsAI/ML integrationRuby on RailsReactAWS

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