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AppFolio·Santa Barbara, 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 supporting autonomous, scalable AI-driven SaaS infrastructure.
  • Serve as a hands-on full-stack leader, owning system architecture and driving engineering quality standards.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Machine Learning teams to align AI capabilities with customer value.
  • Coach engineers and foster a high-trust, autonomous culture focused on continuous learning and ownership.

What you should know

  • This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in high-ambiguity environments and enjoy shaping new autonomous systems.
  • Applicants should be prepared for a highly autonomous team owning full lifecycle development from discovery to production.
  • The position offers opportunities to influence strategic AI product direction and make foundational architectural decisions.
  • Candidates must balance intensity with sustainability, modeling a healthy work-life balance while driving results.
  • Expect to work in a collaborative environment bridging AI, product, and UX, requiring strong cross-team communication skills.

About the company

  • AppFolio is a technology leader in the real estate industry, focused on innovation and operational efficiency.
  • The company values a community of dreamers, problem solvers, and multipliers connected by shared values.
  • They promote a culture of impact, growth, learning, and connection, supporting employee development and collaboration.
  • AppFolio is a mid-to-large sized SaaS company with a focus on AI-driven product evolution.
  • They emphasize diversity and inclusion, being a proud Equal Opportunity Employer fostering innovation through varied perspectives.

Key required skills

Distributed systemsAI/ML integrationRuby on RailsReactAWS

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