Sr. Software Engineer - Platform/CI at Appfolio in Santa Barbara, CA | USD138,400-173,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

build systems

ci pipeline

automation

ci infrastructure

developer tooling

mentorship

Drive adoption of best practices in build systems, CI pipeline optimization, and automation.
Collaborate with product engineering teams to understand pain points and design solutions that accelerate their workflows.
Mentor other engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the platform organization.
Own and evolve CI infrastructure to ensure fast, reliable, and scalable build and test pipelines.
Design, develop, and maintain custom developer tooling that improves the local development experience across multiple languages and platforms.

Requirements

ci/cd

docker

bazel

ruby

typescript

tdd

Creative ability to solve complex problems in collaboration with the product team
Effective communication skills and a strong desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to work on challenging problems in a dynamic environment with a high degree of uncertainty, autonomy, and alignment
Deep familiarity with CI/CD systems and developer productivity tooling.
5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including experience in platform or infrastructure-focused roles.
You love learning about new technologies, but love building real products more.
Deep understanding of build systems and developer tooling, with strong proficiency in Docker, Devcontainers, and Bazel/Blaze.
Proven track record of improving developer productivity and optimizing CI performance in complex monorepos or multi-language codebases.
Proven experience working across all levels of the development stack
Extensive hands-on experience with Ruby and TypeScript in production environments.
You have a high degree of initiative, creativity, persistence, and a strong focus on producing tangible results quickly and pragmatically.
You care about the long-term maintainability of the codebase and will learn to advocate for refactoring and clean-ups where appropriate
Experience with shell scripting in a Linux environment
Strong familiarity with Test-Driven-Development

Benefits

You care about work-life balance and want your company to care about it, too; you'll put in the extra time when needed, but won't let it become a habit.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$766M–$774M

2024 Revenue

Annual revenue generated in 2024, reflecting strong financial performance.

2024 Clients

Clients

Managing over 19,000 clients worldwide, showcasing broad market reach.

8M Units

Units Managed

Operates across more than 8 million units globally, indicating extensive property coverage.

S&P MidCap 400

Market Presence

Membership in the S&P MidCap 400 index highlights its significant market impact.

Founded in 2006 by Klaus Schauser and Jon Walker, AppFolio emerged to simplify property management through centralized cloud software.
Its flagship product, AppFolio Property Manager, integrates accounting, leasing, marketing, maintenance, and reporting into one platform.
In 2012 it acquired MyCase, later divesting it in 2020 to refocus solely on real estate solutions.
AppFolio has expanded via acquisitions like RentLinx, WegoWise and Dynasty Marketplace to enhance listing presence, analytics, and AI capabilities.
Typical customers range from small landlords to large portfolios, covering single-family, multifamily, commercial, student housing, and community associations.
Its Stack™ Marketplace enables seamless third-party integrations tailored to unique workflows.
In 2024 it introduced Realm-X, a generative AI assistant that automates tasks like report generation, messaging, and maintenance coordination.
Known for rapid feature rollout, mobile-first investor tools, and embedded AI, it stands out in real-time property and investment management.

Culture + Values

We care deeply about our customers.
We value the individual and celebrate diversity of thought and experience.
We believe in the power of data-driven decisions.
We aim to create a sense of ownership and accountability at all levels.
We focus on building and sustaining a culture of innovation.
We encourage a growth mindset and continuous improvement.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero 2040

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

Implemented energy-efficient practices and reduced operational carbon footprint.
Focused on creating sustainable solutions for property managers and owners.

Inclusion & Diversity

39% women

Gender Diversity

Reflects the proportion of women in the workforce, emphasizing gender representation.

Foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive and contribute.
Set measurable goals to increase representation of underrepresented groups in leadership roles.

Articles

AppFolio Blog

AppFolio Careers

AppFolio Customer Stories

Role

Description

build systems

ci pipeline

automation

ci infrastructure

developer tooling

mentorship

Drive adoption of best practices in build systems, CI pipeline optimization, and automation.
Collaborate with product engineering teams to understand pain points and design solutions that accelerate their workflows.
Mentor other engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the platform organization.
Own and evolve CI infrastructure to ensure fast, reliable, and scalable build and test pipelines.
Design, develop, and maintain custom developer tooling that improves the local development experience across multiple languages and platforms.

Requirements

ci/cd

docker

bazel

ruby

typescript

tdd

Creative ability to solve complex problems in collaboration with the product team
Effective communication skills and a strong desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to work on challenging problems in a dynamic environment with a high degree of uncertainty, autonomy, and alignment
Deep familiarity with CI/CD systems and developer productivity tooling.
5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including experience in platform or infrastructure-focused roles.
You love learning about new technologies, but love building real products more.
Deep understanding of build systems and developer tooling, with strong proficiency in Docker, Devcontainers, and Bazel/Blaze.
Proven track record of improving developer productivity and optimizing CI performance in complex monorepos or multi-language codebases.
Proven experience working across all levels of the development stack
Extensive hands-on experience with Ruby and TypeScript in production environments.
You have a high degree of initiative, creativity, persistence, and a strong focus on producing tangible results quickly and pragmatically.
You care about the long-term maintainability of the codebase and will learn to advocate for refactoring and clean-ups where appropriate
Experience with shell scripting in a Linux environment
Strong familiarity with Test-Driven-Development

Benefits

You care about work-life balance and want your company to care about it, too; you'll put in the extra time when needed, but won't let it become a habit.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$766M–$774M

2024 Revenue

Annual revenue generated in 2024, reflecting strong financial performance.

2024 Clients

Clients

Managing over 19,000 clients worldwide, showcasing broad market reach.

8M Units

Units Managed

Operates across more than 8 million units globally, indicating extensive property coverage.

S&P MidCap 400

Market Presence

Membership in the S&P MidCap 400 index highlights its significant market impact.

Founded in 2006 by Klaus Schauser and Jon Walker, AppFolio emerged to simplify property management through centralized cloud software.
Its flagship product, AppFolio Property Manager, integrates accounting, leasing, marketing, maintenance, and reporting into one platform.
In 2012 it acquired MyCase, later divesting it in 2020 to refocus solely on real estate solutions.
AppFolio has expanded via acquisitions like RentLinx, WegoWise and Dynasty Marketplace to enhance listing presence, analytics, and AI capabilities.
Typical customers range from small landlords to large portfolios, covering single-family, multifamily, commercial, student housing, and community associations.
Its Stack™ Marketplace enables seamless third-party integrations tailored to unique workflows.
In 2024 it introduced Realm-X, a generative AI assistant that automates tasks like report generation, messaging, and maintenance coordination.
Known for rapid feature rollout, mobile-first investor tools, and embedded AI, it stands out in real-time property and investment management.

Culture + Values

We care deeply about our customers.
We value the individual and celebrate diversity of thought and experience.
We believe in the power of data-driven decisions.
We aim to create a sense of ownership and accountability at all levels.
We focus on building and sustaining a culture of innovation.
We encourage a growth mindset and continuous improvement.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero 2040

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

Implemented energy-efficient practices and reduced operational carbon footprint.
Focused on creating sustainable solutions for property managers and owners.

Inclusion & Diversity

39% women

Gender Diversity

Reflects the proportion of women in the workforce, emphasizing gender representation.

Foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive and contribute.
Set measurable goals to increase representation of underrepresented groups in leadership roles.

Articles

AppFolio Blog

AppFolio Careers

AppFolio Customer Stories