Job Description: Software Engineer (Remote, Vietnam)

Salary: $13 - $25 per hour (based on skills and experience) Employment Type: Full-Time Contractor (via Slasify) Location Type: Remote (based in Vietnam)

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Position Overview

Compass is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our fully remote engineering team. This is a full-time contractor position, managed through a Singapore-based HR firm. Compass is revolutionizing the US real estate market by simplifying the entire process, from property search to agent collaboration, powered by cutting-edge technology.

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About Compass

Compass is building a new way to find a great place to live. We are making every step of the US real estate process easier, from searching listings to working with a great agent to find the perfect apartment. Our agents are equipped with technology that makes the customer experience faster and easier.

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Remote Working Culture

Our company fully embraces remote work as the standard for our engineering team and is committed to fostering a strong and supportive remote culture. We believe telecommuting brings many advantages, including saving time on commuting and reducing traffic congestion. This flexibility allows our team members to achieve a healthier work-life balance and spend more quality time with their loved ones. We also encourage everyone to pursue personal interests and new experiences, promoting growth beyond the workplace. Join us to enjoy the benefits of remote work while exploring opportunities for both professional and personal development.

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Requirements

Working Requirements

• Location: Remote position based in Vietnam. Candidates must be Vietnamese citizens or hold a valid work visa for Vietnam. Applications from other countries will not be considered.
• Working Hours: Full-time, averaging 8 hours per day (40 hours per week). While flexibility and autonomy are offered, team members are expected to maintain regular communication and respond promptly.
• Language: Proficiency in English is required for communication with international teams.
• Equipment: A MacBook will be provided for work purposes.

Technical Requirements

• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and communicate solutions effectively.
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate fluently with team members and stakeholders across regions, especially with the U.S.-based team.
• Proficient in Go, with hands-on experience in gRPC and the ability to develop efficient, reliable server-side applications.
• Solid database design capabilities, with experience using MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
• Strong understanding of data structures, programming fundamentals, and software engineering best practices, including clean and maintainable code.
• Familiar with containerization and cloud infrastructure tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS S3, and AWS RDS.
• Proficient in using Git, with a solid grasp of Git workflows and best practices, especially in managing GitHub pull requests.

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Benefits

• Bonus Experience: Prior experience working in a remote environment is preferred.
• Time Zone Overlap: Availability to work during U.S. Eastern Time hours (9:00 PM – 5:00 AM Vietnam Time), or with at least a 5-hour overlap between 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM Vietnam Time, to enable effective collaboration with U.S.-based teams.
• Compensation: Hourly rate ranges from USD $13 to $25, based on the candidate’s skills and experience.
• Paid Leave: 12 to 20 days of paid leave annually, provided in the form of bonus hours.
• Work Equipment: A MacBook will be provided to support your work needs.

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Recruitment Process

1. Recommendation and Screening: Upon receiving a recommendation from our talent pool, and if you meet our basic requirements, you will be invited to complete a written technical task.
2. Technical Task: You will have 7 days to complete and submit the task via a GitHub pull request. We encourage you to demonstrate your best practices in task decomposition, code quality, testing, documentation, commit history, and communication.