What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering position at Opendoor?
About the Role
We are looking for a highly experienced and visionary Director of Engineering to lead our engineering teams in building scalable, robust, and high-impact products. This role will drive engineering strategy, execution, and team development, ensuring we continue to innovate and lead in the proptech space.
What You'll Need
10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of leading large engineering teams and delivering complex, high-impact projects.
Strong background in modern software development practices, cloud technologies, and scalable architectures.
Experience working in a high-growth, technology-driven company, preferably within proptech, fintech, or marketplace businesses.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and ability to balance technical depth with business priorities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with data-driven decision-making and experimentation.
What You'll Do
Provide strategic technical leadership, defining and executing the engineering roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and collaboration.
Oversee the development and deployment of scalable, high-quality software solutions that enhance user experience and drive business growth.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, data science, and operations teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Establish and implement best practices for software development, system architecture, security, and DevOps.
Drive engineering excellence through metrics, KPIs, and continuous process improvements.
Manage technical debt, ensuring long-term sustainability and scalability of our systems.
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, leveraging them to drive Opendoor’s competitive advantage.
Compensation
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The U.S. pay range for this position is $235,000-294,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, medical / dental / vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
About Opendoor
Founded in 2014, Opendoor’s mission is to power life’s progress one move at a time. We believe the traditional real estate process is broken and our goal is simple : build a digital, end-to-end customer experience that makes buying and selling a home simple and certain.
- To learn how we are reinventing the Real Estate industry check out our website .
- Hear about our culture directly from team members by visiting The Muse .
- Discover what we are building for our customers by reading our b log .
Opendoor Values Openness
We believe that being open about who we are and what we do allows us to be better. Individuals seeking employment at Opendoor are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We collect, use, and disclose applicant personal information as described in our personnel privacy policies. To learn more, you can find the policy details for California residents here and for Canada residents here .
We’re committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Opendoor is dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative culture. We value the diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds of all our employees, and believe in empowering our teams to do their best work through teamwork and building a sense of belonging and trust. Our four employee-led Opendoor Employee Resource Groups amplify diverse voices and promote collaboration and inclusion. Our focus is on attracting and retaining exceptional talent, and we believe in empowering our employees to continuously innovate and strive for 1% improvement every day. You can find more information on our Career Page.
We are committed to assisting members of the military community in utilizing their skills at Opendoor. U.S. candidates are able to review your military job classification at MyNextMove.org and apply for positions that align with your expertise.
At Opendoor, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at TAops-accomodations@opendoor.com.
Salary : $235,000 - $294,000
