Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Write documentation and automated tests for code to be written.
• Implement functionality for automated tests that will successfully pass and meet coding standards.
• Debug production issues and create subsequent mitigation plans.
• Optimize performance of existing implementations.
• Help debug multiple systems or layers through isolating issues in data structures with multiple factors, while understanding the reasons for memory leaks.
• Read and interpret logs.
• Simplify solutions in existing implementations.
• Aid in the optimization of code when given pointers, identify critical areas to inspect for performance optimization; and program independently.
• Identify and write documents that refer to design patterns providing clarity to readers.
• Create flowcharts and state-machine for small module implementations.
• Interpret basic UML/Sequence diagrams.
• Create test harness to drive performance test runs in both production and local setups.
• Break down problems that are well-defined and larger in scope.
• May include other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of computer science fundamentals, such as data structures, (trees, graphs, hash tables); understanding of functioning and implementation of basic algorithms, such as sorts, searching, and the capability to explain performance characteristics using Big-O Notations.
• Capability to debug moderately complex problems and analyze logs in production systems and to read existing code.
• Understanding of various data storage options, such as relational, no-SQL, etc.
• Scripting skill in Shell, Python, or Ruby.
• Skills in languages, such as C, C++, Java, Golang, .net Core.
• Experience in following a defined process and understanding of how the process helps in day to day job.
• Ability to be on call on a rotating basis for the services owned by the team.

Physical Role Requirements

• Be seated at a computer intermittently for up to eight hours a day.
• Move up to 10 pounds occasionally, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
• Sitting for long periods of time while using office equipment such as computers and phones.
• Repetitive motions using hands and digits, such as movement of wrists, hands and fingers while picking, pinching, and typing during your normal working environment.

Minimum Education, Licensure and Professional Certification requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.

Minimum Experience required (number of years necessary to perform role)

• 2+ years of product development experience required.

Other/State Specific

• This role pays between $85k to $105k, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, responsibilities, experience, and location.
• At Frontdoor certain roles are eligible for additional rewards and incentives.
• Speak directly to your recruiter to learn more.
• Our approach to benefits is holistic, and includes health, wellbeing and financial components including: insurance for medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability, weight loss and smoking cessation programs, matching 401(k) and ability to participate in our employee stock purchase plan.