Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - Remote

Overview

Knock is redefining the home buying and selling experience, and we’re only getting started! We’re a passionate team of industry experts who knew there had to be a better, simpler way for people to navigate the journey between homes. That people-first mindset is core to how we operate, and why Knock has been honored as one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces six times in the past seven years.

We bring that mindset into the work we do every day. The Knock Bridge Loan™ empowers homebuyers to ‘buy before they sell’, by unlocking the equity in their current home, giving them greater convenience, certainty, and competitiveness.

Founded in 2015, Knock has grown into a trusted partner for thousands of homebuyers and a network of 60,000+ loan officers and agents across the country. Backed by top investors like Foundry Group, Trinity Capital, and the National Association of Realtors, we’ve built a reputation for innovation and trust, earning 900+ five-star Zillow and Trustpilot reviews and an A+ BBB rating.

Join our growing team and help shape the future of homebuying! To learn more, visit Knock.com

In Short

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Architect and build scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Own end-to-end delivery of complex integration projects.
• Contribute to AI-powered features and initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and business partners.
• Champion best practices in architecture, security, testing, monitoring, and deployment.
• Provide mentorship and take initiative on technical challenges.
• Join a rotating on-call schedule to ensure system reliability.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience building production-grade software.
• Backend expertise using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Experience integrating AI/ML services into production applications.
• Product-minded engineering approach.
• Ability to contribute to frontend work when needed.
• Database proficiency with RDBMS and SQL.
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals.
• Cloud infrastructure experience.
• Belief in creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices.
• Proven success working 100% remote.

Benefits

• Top tier medical, dental, & vision benefits for full time employees starting on the first day of employment.
• Flexible Paid Time Off for full time employees.
• Paid parental leave for all full time employees.
• Professional development allowance.
• Life, AD&D and Disability insurance.
• 401K (noncontributory by Knock) for all employees.
• Monthly allowances for health & wellness and co-working space.
• Referral bonus for eligible employees.