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Software Engineering Manager, Marketplace

Apartment List

Software Engineering, Other Engineering

United States · Remote

USD 176k-213k / year + Equity

Posted on Jan 23, 2026

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Software Engineering Manager, Marketplace

Remote within the US

Engineering

Remote

Full-time

Who We Are

At Apartment List, we’re transforming how people rent—making it smarter, easier, and a lot less frustrating. Our platform has already matched over a 1.4 million renters with their next home, while helping properties fill units with the right residents. Backed by strong growth and a big vision, we’re building the future of renting—and inviting bold thinkers to help us shape it!

As Engineering Manager for the Marketplace team, you’ll lead the engineering execution behind how we match renters to homes across ApartmentList.com and Sunny.com. Through Marketplace, we serve as the premier matchmaker to efficiently connect ready-to-move renters with compatible city properties.

You’ll lead a team of full-stack engineers working on Search, API, ML Ops and Data Engineering, while ensuring we build with performance, quality, and long-term scalability in mind. Working under the Director of Engineering in Renter, you will play a pivotal role in executing the product strategy for the Marketplace team, setting an engineering vision, roadmap and delivery for our marketplace products

Our ideal next leader brings extensive expertise in spearheading engineering advancement and harnessing AI and ML innovations, complemented by a deep grasp of user experience. This role calls for both a strong operator as well as strategic leader who champions both our internal teams and external marketplace customers.

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced and agile environment and with a team of dynamic people across the globe. Not only do you embrace the beautiful mess, but you thrive in the gray zone - it’s where you win! You excel in problem-solving and are able to lead with clarity, especially fostering stability amidst ambiguity and change.

Here’s what you’ll do as part of the team:

Drive the strategic vision and tactical execution of the Marketplace Team
Bring technical expertise and guidance to team planning efforts, and be involved in helping shape our overall product strategy
Be a player and coach as you guide a team of engineers to build and extend our web application for renters to find their next home
Hire great people and mentor engineers to build a high-performing engineering team
Partner with key stakeholders (Product, Design, Data Science, Analysts, Business Owners) across the organization to build accurate estimates, plans, specs, and backlog priorities
Drive the development of a scalable system architecture that leverages datasets using machine learning techniques to enhance the user experience in close collaboration with data platform and data science
Regularly communicate progress and accomplishments to the broader Apartment List community
Improve and iterate on processes to make the team efficient and effective
Be responsible for the quality of the team’s work

Here are the skills and experience you’ll need to be successful:

BA in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, Engineering or related field recommended but not required
5+ years of experience building backend/fullstack apps
2-5 years of experience successfully managing teams of 5+ engineers
Experience growing and developing your team
Strong experience in building and maintaining scalable backend systems, data platforms and user-centric web applications
Experience working ML Ops platforms like Vertex AI
Ability to lead cross-functional projects and refined team processes to improve clarity and execution
Track record of managing and iterating on team processes to keep the team focused and efficient
Experience working closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Analysts to ship high-quality, impactful features

And here is what’s in it for you:

Impact and visibility: You’ll be working on core services and experiences to the entire Product and Engineering Organization. You’re in charge of making our product the ideal marketplace for users who are looking to make their next move.
Career development: We’re always growing, and will expect your scope & responsibilities to grow alongside your impact.
Encouragement to explore new technologies and to adopt them in our product development.
Empowerment to participate in the whole development cycle, and drive important product decisions.
Meaningful impact: Homes are core to all of us - they’re not just a big financial responsibility; homes are a place of safety and shelter, as well as a place where renters can hope to launch their hopes and dreams. Finding a place to live is a daunting, emotional process, and your work will make a real difference in renters’ lives

Here's the Pay Range:

At Apartment List, we carefully consider a variety of factors to determine compensation for each position, including the role, level, and work. The US Total Target Compensation (TTC) for this position is:

Zone 1: $176,000 - $213,000 TTC (including $158,400 - $187,440 base salary) + equity
Zone 2: $163,000 - $197,000 TTC (including $146,700 - $173,360 base salary) + equity
Zone 3: $149,000 - $181,000 TTC (including $134,100 - $159,280 base salary) + equity

This reflects the compensation target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note, the compensation details provided do not include benefits and perks that we offer.

Here's what's in it for you (full-time US based employees only; does not apply to contract roles):

Competitive Compensation: Including annual salary, pre-IPO stock options, and other financial compensation (if applicable)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: 100% of premiums covered for you AND all of your dependents
Unlimited Flexible Time Off: Unlimited FTO in addition to 12 company holidays per year, quarterly “recharge” days, and a week-long holiday break
Home Office Reimbursement: To cover home office furniture and supplies, monthly home internet, and monthly cell phone (if applicable)
Health & Wellness Reimbursement: To cover monthly gym membership or other qualifying expenses
Parental Support: Generous parental and family leave, fertility benefits, and employer-sponsored stipends towards family forming services
401k Plan: To support you in your individual retirement goals
Team Events: Frequent team-building events, fun team off-sites, and bi-annual company meetups
Commitment to DEI: To prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within our workplace and to stay true to our values and mission
Mentorship and Training: To get you onboard quickly, learn new professional skills, and invest in your career development
Impact and Visibility: To expose you to and provide the opportunity to work on highly strategic initiatives that will transform the business
Encouragement and Empowerment: To explore and adopt new technologies and drive meaningful decisions and outcomes
At Apartment List we believe that everyone deserves a home they love AND a career they love. We strive to build a diverse team that is a reflection of the people we serve; this is made possible through our commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and connectedness.

As a proud equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the collection of individual differences, life experiences, ideas, perspectives, knowledge, and talent. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status.

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