Senior Software Engineer - Front End

Company: Real Estate Exchange
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

At REX, we are growing fast and hiring passionate, intelligent people to join us on our mission of becoming the BEST company in the world! We are changing the way people buy and sell homes by using technology to make the process more convenient and transparent. Come work with a company that is passionate about putting the consumer first and your career growth. About REX REX is a well-funded, game-changing real estate technology startup with offices in Austin, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area. With the goal of improving the lives of homebuyers and sellers, REX created a digital platform and real estate service that eliminates traditional agent commissions, and shifts control away from agents over to those who matter most: consumers! REX saves home sellers thousands of dollars in fees by going around the MLS to target home-buyers directly with sophisticated marketing that has never been used in real estate. Since its launch in Southern California, REX has expanded to 17 states and over 250 employees. Throughout the years, REX has represented homes cumulatively valued at over $1 billion and, in the process, saved customers over $20 million in fees they otherwise would have paid traditional brokers. About the Position REX is rapidly growing and entering new markets, and building amazing consumer solutions revolutionizing the real estate buying and selling experience. We are also building amazing digital experiences that allow buyers and sellers to purchase a home without being bothered by traditional real estate middlemen. We're seeking an exceptional Front End Engineer to join us as we build amazing websites and products for our customers and for our internal team. Every engineer at REX has an outsized impact in leading the development of projects that define the future of the company. Responsibilities: The Front End Engineer will:

• Design user-facing products and internal workflow tools
• Build apps from scratch, as well as develop existing applications
• Guide the team in making an intelligent and pragmatic technical trade-off.
• Apply deep understanding of web technologies to reason about engineering/design tradeoffs Experience & Qualifications Our ideal candidate brings the following:
  • Care about building an app right - with attention to clean, well-tested code
  • Passion and an understanding of the nuances of web technologies
  • Good grasp of React or AngularJS and the concepts behind it
  • Ability to write high-performance, reusable code for UI components and a strong sense for good UI/UX
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience Preferred Skills and Experience:
    • Experience with React Native
    • Expertise in server-side programming Social Mission REX sets aside a portion of all income from selling homes to fund homes for families in dire need. It is our mission to contribute one home for every 50 homes we sell. We started in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, where we partnered with World Housing and the Cambodian Children's Fund to help homeless families get back on their feet. Perks and Benefits At REX, we appreciate diverse perspectives and want each person to feel valued and impactful in their work. We believe in nurturing your career growth at a fast pace and giving recognition where it's due!-- Listed below are just some of the awesome perks available when joining REX:
      • Open and flexible PTO plan
      • Benefits, including medical, dental & vision insurance, as well as 401(k)
      • Cell phone & Internet reimbursement for some roles
      • Parental leave--
      • Employer discounts on select home services
      • Some perks do not apply to contract workers or interns Additional Information As a pioneer in our industry, REX is setting new standards in the marketplace - for quality, innovation, integrity, professionalism, drive, consumer happiness, and social good. Together with our business vision and goals, our culture serves as an orientation for leadership and a guide for how we conduct ourselves in day-to-day business. They also form the foundation for hiring, encouraging, and rewarding great people. In addition, REX has been committed to doing good things for real estate consumers and to providing homes for those in the greatest need, wherever they may be. In addition to funding homes, the REX team regularly provides hands-on support to local nonprofits that provide shelter to families. I certify that all the information provided by me in connection with my application, whether on this document or not, is true and complete, and I understand that any misstatement, falsification, or omission of information may be grounds for refusal to hire or, if hired, termination.* I authorize any of the persons or organizations referenced in this application to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment, education, or any other information they might have, personal or otherwise, with regard to any of the subjects covered by this application, and I release all such parties from all liability from any damages which may result from furnishing such information to you.* How did you hear about this role?* What attracted you to REX?* Do you currently have an active real estate license in the state which you are applying for?* The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more . Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
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