Software Engineer

#TeamNextdoor

Nextdoor is where you connect to the neighborhoods that matter to you so you can belong. Our purpose is to cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighborhood they can rely on.

Neighbors around the world turn to Nextdoor daily to receive trusted information, give and get help, get things done, and build real-world connections with those nearby — neighbors, businesses, and public services. Today, neighbors rely on Nextdoor in more than 305,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries.

Meet your Future Neighbors 

As a Software Engineer with Nextdoor, Inc. (San Francisco, CA) (100% Telecommuting permitted) you’ll: 

Work across multiple phases of software development life cycle within a project to design, code, test and document large, complex software requirements for new and enhanced mobile applications. Build and maintain high quality iOS applications, and mobile development that power company’s communication platform while adhering to software engineering best practices. Identify technical requirements in product meetings and assist the business team with realistic project planning and feature development. Write documents and code and improve code quality through unit tests, automation, and code reviews and ensure that iOS platforms continues to function normally though software maintenance and testing. Translate product requirements into functional, maintainable, and extensible software that is in-line with company objectives. Collaborate with designers, product owners and stakeholders from internal and external teams and fine tune technical specifications and product requirements.

What You’ll Bring to The House

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the position offered or as a Software/Systems Engineer, or closely related position.
• Alternatively, employer will accept a Master’s degree and three (3) years of experience in the position offered or as a Software/Systems Engineer, or closely related position.  Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.
• Must have experience in the following: Developing software at all levels of software delivery lifecycle (requirements gathering, design, testing, development, documentation, code review) utilizing Agile methodology; Utilizing Java and Swift programming languages to design and develop iOS mobile applications; Utilizing iOS Architecture to ensure the scalability, maintainability and high performance of the systems and applications that underlie the company's communication platform; Utilizing XCode IDE to write and debug codes and deploy applications; Writing/modifying source codes and correcting defects utilizing Object-Oriented programming languages, including Javascript/React, and Kotlin; iOS fundamentals and technologies, such as UIKit and Core Animation, to build features for iOS Applications; and Utilizing Git to maintain documentation/configuration files, version control and source code.

Rewards

Compensation, benefits, perks, and recognition programs at Nextdoor come together to create one overall rewards package.

The starting salary for this role is expected to be: $206,315/year.

We also expect to award a meaningful equity grant for this role. With equal quarterly vesting, your first vest date would be within the first 3 months of your start date.

Overall, total compensation will vary depending on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

We have you covered! Nextdoor employees can choose between a variety of great health plans. We cover 100% of your personal monthly premium for health, dental, and vision – and provide a OneMedical membership for concierge care.