Redfin · 1 month ago
Technical Lead Engineer - Data Platform
WA - Seattle
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $244K/yr
6+ years expRedfin is redefining the real estate industry through data, technology, and design. As a Technical Lead Engineer on the Data Platform team, you will lead the modernization of Redfin’s data ecosystem, evolving legacy systems into scalable, resilient, cloud-native platforms that power data-intensive workloads.
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Responsibilities
Architect, build, and operate large-scale data systems and infrastructure that connect streaming, operational, and analytical data across the company
Lead modernization of critical legacy systems, simplifying complex workflows, improving reliability, and reducing operational overhead
Build platform capabilities and tools that enable other teams to move faster with confidence and governance
Partner with Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and Cloud Infrastructure teams to define shared standards, frameworks, and best practices
Drive technical direction across the data ecosystem — influencing how data is ingested, processed, and served throughout Redfin
Deep knowledge of at least one AI code generation tool, such as GitHub CoPilot, Anthropic Claude Code, Cursor, or similar
Mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and set technical direction for high-impact, cross-org platform initiatives
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience designing and delivering large-scale distributed systems, infrastructure platforms, or data platforms
Deep expertise: AWS, Python, Java, Spark, Streaming, Kubernetes, and Terraform (bonus for Ubuntu and Chef)
Proven success modernizing legacy or high-complexity systems into maintainable, cloud-native architectures
Strong systems-thinking mindset — you see how pieces connect and how to simplify them
Adept at leading cross-functional initiatives and aligning multiple teams toward a shared vision
Using and evangelizing approved AI code generation tools to document, architect, and create code
Passionate about platform reliability, developer productivity, and operational excellence
Deep knowledge of at least one AI code generation tool, such as GitHub CoPilot, Anthropic Claude Code, Cursor, or similar
Benefits
Generous benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, fully paid family leave, and paid vacation.
Flexible vacation that supports the importance of time away from work for rest and relaxation
12 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Sick leave (accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life and disability insurance
Fertility benefits
Employee Assistance Programs
401(k) employer match
Company
Redfin
Redfin is a technology-driven residential real estate brokerage with the country’s most-visited real estate brokerage website. It is a sub-organization of Rocket Companies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$569.62MKey Investors
ApolloDurable Capital PartnersTiger Global Management
2025-03-10Acquired
2023-10-24Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2020-03-30Post Ipo Equity· $110M
Leadership Team
Glenn Kelman
President & CEO
Chris Nielsen
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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