Homes.com - Manager, Software Engineering

CoStar Group•Arlington, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Manager of Software Engineering with strong operational expertise and experience in process improvement and ideally Business Analysis/Project Management . This role combines technical leadership with operational excellence, ensuring that our marketplace systems run reliably while projects are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives. This position is located in Arlington, VA and will have a 4-day onsite schedule Monday-Thursday, with Fridays work from home.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university
A track record of commitment to prior employers
6+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
Proven experience in project management and/or business analysis within technology environments.
Strong understanding of operational processes, Agile methodologies, and SDLC.
Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and large-scale data ingestion.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Background in operations or process optimization within a technology environment
Familiarity with observability tools, incident management, and operational dashboards.
Ability to balance technical depth with strategic thinking.
Certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or CBAP are a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor software engineers focused on backend services, APIs, and operational tooling for Homes.com marketplace.
Plan, prioritize, and execute software projects using Agile methodologies; manage timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
Gather and analyze requirements from Product and Operations teams; translate business needs into technical specifications and actionable tasks.
Drive initiatives to improve uptime, scalability, and incident response for listing ingestion, search services, and customer-facing APIs.
Work closely with Product, Data Operations, and Infrastructure teams to align engineering priorities with marketplace growth goals.
Ensure adherence to privacy, security, and regulatory standards across all marketplace services.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
Commuter and parking benefits
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks