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Redfin · 1 month ago

Staff Engineer - Data Platform

positionSeattle, WA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$180K/yr - $244K/yr
date6+ years exp

Redfin is redefining the real estate industry through data, technology, and design. The Staff Engineer on the Data Platform team will lead the modernization of Redfin’s data ecosystem, focusing on evolving legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native platforms that support 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

AWSPythonJavaSparkKubernetesTerraformAI code generation toolsCloud-native architectureSystems thinkingOperational excellenceCross-functional leadership

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
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

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Fully paid family leave
Paid vacation
401K retirement plan
Paid time off

Company

Redfin

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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.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.redfin.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Redfin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (32)
2024 (31)
2023 (14)
2022 (59)
2021 (42)
2020 (37)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$569.62M
Key Investors
ApolloDurable Capital PartnersTiger Global Management
2025-03-10Acquired
2023-10-24Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2020-03-30Post Ipo Equity· $110M

Leadership Team

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Glenn Kelman
President & CEO
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Chris Nielsen
Chief Financial Officer
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Recent News

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Mortgage M&A poised to accelerate in 2026
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