RentSpree LLC
About RentSpree
RentSpree is the nation's leading home rental software. Our award-winning product suite simplifies the entire rental journey-from applications and screening to payments and lease management. Our mission is to bring transparency, efficiency, and trust to agents, landlords, and renters alike.
With over 3 million users, partnerships with 300+ leading real estate companies and MLS platforms, and nine years of consistent growth, RentSpree is at the forefront of proptech innovation. Our award-winning solutions deliver automation and real-time insights that make renting faster, easier, and more secure for our customers.
RentSpree is a proud Forbes' Best Startup Employer and we were also ranked one of BuiltIn Seattle's Best Places to Work. As one of the fastest-growing property tech startups in the U.S., we're looking for talented problem-solvers to contribute meaningful impact as we scale.
Staff Software Engineer - Seattle (hybrid)
(fullstack with frontend-focus, consumer products)
RentSpree is looking for a
Staff Software Engineer
to help lead the development of core
consumer-facing product experiences
. In this role, you'll be responsible for building and evolving high-impact features end-to-end - from backend APIs to polished interfaces - with an emphasis on delivering fast, intuitive, and reliable experiences for our users.
As a technical leader, you'll help set the architectural direction, lead complex initiatives from idea to delivery, mentor engineers, and work closely with product, design, and engineering teams and leaders to build intuitive, performant, and reliable experiences for millions of users.
This position is hybrid (2-3 days per week) based in our Seattle office.
What You'll Do
Lead end-to-end development
of user-facing features across web and backend systems Champion
front-end architecture, performance, and accessibility best practices Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate customer needs into thoughtful, scalable solutions Drive technical decision-making and execution on complex initiatives Contribute to and shape our engineering standards, architecture, and tooling Mentor other engineers and contribute to the growth of engineering culture and technical excellence Balance delivery speed and quality, making pragmatic choices around trade-offs Help evolve our UI component systems, frontend infrastructure, and testing strategies Our job descriptions evolve with our business needs and priorities. In addition to the description above, your role may include additional tasks, projects and team support as needed.
Skills You Bring
8+ years
of professional software development experience, including leadership on high-impact projects Proven ability to
ship production features end-to-end
, including frontend UI, APIs, and backend services Deep expertise in
modern front-end technologies
(e.g., React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Webpack/Vite, Next.js or similar frameworks) Full-stack fluency, including experience with
backend technologies
(e.g., Node.js, GraphQL/REST APIs, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, cloud platforms) Proven ability to drive technical direction and architecture in cross-functional settings across multiple teams Strong product sense and empathy for end users Experience mentoring engineers and helping grow technical capabilities on a team Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative environments with evolving requirements Bonus Points
Experience with design systems or large-scale UI infrastructure Track record of delivering consumer-scale web applications Familiarity with experimentation, analytics, and product iteration cycles Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and production readiness best practices Qualities You Practice
These encompass our guiding principles and startup culture competencies:
Take full ownership and accountability:
Drives projects from idea to execution, with pride, urgency, and a "do what it takes" mentality. Collaborate with clarity, candor, and respect:
Communicate openly and courageously, offer and receive feedback well, and build trust through transparency and reliable partnership. Strive for excellence while staying humble:
Driven with a bias for action, hold a high bar, think critically, and continuously look to improve. Bring a versatile, proactive mindset:
Adapt to evolving needs, anticipate challenges, take initiative, be resourceful, and embrace opportunities to achieve high quality results. Innovate and learn fast:
Experiment, learn from failure, and seek opportunities to introduce new methods or diverse ways of achieving results. Engage in healthy debate and commit as a team:
Contribute ideas, challenge constructively, and align quickly for decisive action. Why Join Us? Our Award-Winning Benefits & Culture
As a fast-growing startup, our culture is built on collaboration, curiosity, and the drive to build something meaningful together. From most comprehensive benefits starting on day one to an environment built on trust, respect, and belonging, we make sure our team feels supported every step of the way. Here's what we offer:
Compensation:
$200-220k base Equity Options:
Share in the value we're creating-your work makes a real impact. Team-First Culture:
Join a group of talented, supportive teammates who inspire each other to do their best work and celebrate every win. Learning & Development:
Ongoing support for your growth through resources, coaching, and career development opportunities. Health Coverage:
Comprehensive employee + dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA/FSA options. Plus, enjoy additional health perks like access to Headspace Care+, gym membership discounts, and much more - because your well-being matters, inside and out. Plan for your future:
Life, disability, and Simple IRA retirement plan with company match to support your future. Flexible Vacation Policy:
We trust you to take the time you need to rest and recharge. Holidays:
Enjoy 12 holidays throughout the year, as a part of our commitment to honoring culture, history, and time to recharge. Events & Recognition Programs:
Time to connect, celebrate, share ideas, and enjoy weekly meals together, in-person and remotely. Business Expense Allowance & Internet Reimbursement:
Get the tools and support you need to do your best work. Parental Leave & Fertility Support:
Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, wherever you are in life. Legal and tax benefits:
Group legal benefits and tax support with RocketLawyer. Seattle HQ:
If you'll be working from our Seattle office, you'll receive a company-sponsored Orca card to cover the cost of public transportation to and from the office!
Ready to Build Something Big?
We're a team of talented, kind, and supportive people who take ownership, move with urgency, and strive for excellence. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and take on exciting challenges, we'd love to hear from you, even if you don't meet every requirement!
EEO Statement
RentSpree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RentSpree makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
RentSpree is the nation's leading home rental software. Our award-winning product suite simplifies the entire rental journey-from applications and screening to payments and lease management. Our mission is to bring transparency, efficiency, and trust to agents, landlords, and renters alike.
With over 3 million users, partnerships with 300+ leading real estate companies and MLS platforms, and nine years of consistent growth, RentSpree is at the forefront of proptech innovation. Our award-winning solutions deliver automation and real-time insights that make renting faster, easier, and more secure for our customers.
RentSpree is a proud Forbes' Best Startup Employer and we were also ranked one of BuiltIn Seattle's Best Places to Work. As one of the fastest-growing property tech startups in the U.S., we're looking for talented problem-solvers to contribute meaningful impact as we scale.
Staff Software Engineer - Seattle (hybrid)
(fullstack with frontend-focus, consumer products)
RentSpree is looking for a
Staff Software Engineer
to help lead the development of core
consumer-facing product experiences
. In this role, you'll be responsible for building and evolving high-impact features end-to-end - from backend APIs to polished interfaces - with an emphasis on delivering fast, intuitive, and reliable experiences for our users.
As a technical leader, you'll help set the architectural direction, lead complex initiatives from idea to delivery, mentor engineers, and work closely with product, design, and engineering teams and leaders to build intuitive, performant, and reliable experiences for millions of users.
This position is hybrid (2-3 days per week) based in our Seattle office.
What You'll Do
Lead end-to-end development
of user-facing features across web and backend systems Champion
front-end architecture, performance, and accessibility best practices Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate customer needs into thoughtful, scalable solutions Drive technical decision-making and execution on complex initiatives Contribute to and shape our engineering standards, architecture, and tooling Mentor other engineers and contribute to the growth of engineering culture and technical excellence Balance delivery speed and quality, making pragmatic choices around trade-offs Help evolve our UI component systems, frontend infrastructure, and testing strategies Our job descriptions evolve with our business needs and priorities. In addition to the description above, your role may include additional tasks, projects and team support as needed.
Skills You Bring
8+ years
of professional software development experience, including leadership on high-impact projects Proven ability to
ship production features end-to-end
, including frontend UI, APIs, and backend services Deep expertise in
modern front-end technologies
(e.g., React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Webpack/Vite, Next.js or similar frameworks) Full-stack fluency, including experience with
backend technologies
(e.g., Node.js, GraphQL/REST APIs, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, cloud platforms) Proven ability to drive technical direction and architecture in cross-functional settings across multiple teams Strong product sense and empathy for end users Experience mentoring engineers and helping grow technical capabilities on a team Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative environments with evolving requirements Bonus Points
Experience with design systems or large-scale UI infrastructure Track record of delivering consumer-scale web applications Familiarity with experimentation, analytics, and product iteration cycles Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and production readiness best practices Qualities You Practice
These encompass our guiding principles and startup culture competencies:
Take full ownership and accountability:
Drives projects from idea to execution, with pride, urgency, and a "do what it takes" mentality. Collaborate with clarity, candor, and respect:
Communicate openly and courageously, offer and receive feedback well, and build trust through transparency and reliable partnership. Strive for excellence while staying humble:
Driven with a bias for action, hold a high bar, think critically, and continuously look to improve. Bring a versatile, proactive mindset:
Adapt to evolving needs, anticipate challenges, take initiative, be resourceful, and embrace opportunities to achieve high quality results. Innovate and learn fast:
Experiment, learn from failure, and seek opportunities to introduce new methods or diverse ways of achieving results. Engage in healthy debate and commit as a team:
Contribute ideas, challenge constructively, and align quickly for decisive action. Why Join Us? Our Award-Winning Benefits & Culture
As a fast-growing startup, our culture is built on collaboration, curiosity, and the drive to build something meaningful together. From most comprehensive benefits starting on day one to an environment built on trust, respect, and belonging, we make sure our team feels supported every step of the way. Here's what we offer:
Compensation:
$200-220k base Equity Options:
Share in the value we're creating-your work makes a real impact. Team-First Culture:
Join a group of talented, supportive teammates who inspire each other to do their best work and celebrate every win. Learning & Development:
Ongoing support for your growth through resources, coaching, and career development opportunities. Health Coverage:
Comprehensive employee + dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA/FSA options. Plus, enjoy additional health perks like access to Headspace Care+, gym membership discounts, and much more - because your well-being matters, inside and out. Plan for your future:
Life, disability, and Simple IRA retirement plan with company match to support your future. Flexible Vacation Policy:
We trust you to take the time you need to rest and recharge. Holidays:
Enjoy 12 holidays throughout the year, as a part of our commitment to honoring culture, history, and time to recharge. Events & Recognition Programs:
Time to connect, celebrate, share ideas, and enjoy weekly meals together, in-person and remotely. Business Expense Allowance & Internet Reimbursement:
Get the tools and support you need to do your best work. Parental Leave & Fertility Support:
Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, wherever you are in life. Legal and tax benefits:
Group legal benefits and tax support with RocketLawyer. Seattle HQ:
If you'll be working from our Seattle office, you'll receive a company-sponsored Orca card to cover the cost of public transportation to and from the office!
Ready to Build Something Big?
We're a team of talented, kind, and supportive people who take ownership, move with urgency, and strive for excellence. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and take on exciting challenges, we'd love to hear from you, even if you don't meet every requirement!
EEO Statement
RentSpree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RentSpree makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.