Cloud‑based SaaS platform for real estate and legal professionals to manage property, accounting, leasing, and more.
Lead and scale 500‑person engineering org, shaping SaaS tech strategy
3 days ago ago
$324,000 - $405,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
San Diego, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,634 Employees
Service Specialisms
Property Management Software
Online Payments
Tenant & Lease Tracking
Accounting Automation
Marketing Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Role
Description
cloud architecture
engineering ops
scalability
security architecture
team leadership
customer feedback
Engineering Execution & Operational Excellence: Lead engineering execution across product and platform teams, owning the health & scalability of our cloud-native multi-tenant architecture. Drive and continuously evolve engineering best practices and KPIs through a disciplined, outcomes-driven approach. Drive strategic allocation of engineering resources to maximize ROI.
Customer-Centric Product Development: We’re solving real problems for real customers, with empathy, speed, and craft. You’ll champion a connection between engineering and customer needs, driving a culture of feedback and iteration, and balancing short-term delivery with long-term outcomes. Collaborate deeply with Product, Design, Data, and Customer Experience to align priorities and foster a unified team culture.
Leadership & Organizational Design at Scale: Attract, grow, and retain world-class engineering talent, building a culture of high performance, inclusion, and continuous learning. Lead through trust, transparency and accountability. Scale a high-performing, distributed engineering organization through leadership, structure and process at an exciting company inflection point.
Security & Scalability: Architect and oversee the development of highly scalable, resilient, and performant systems that can support our rapid growth and demanding customer needs. Partner with security, privacy, and compliance teams to uphold company standards and proactively manage risk across systems & processes. Act as the bridge between teams to ensure great outcomes for our customers and the company as a whole.
Requirements
cloud native
saas
devops
agile
15+ years
computer science
Proven success in leading and scaling engineering teams in building and evolving complex, cloud-native platforms with a focus on resilience and simplicity.
Track record of delivering customer-centric products in partnership with Product and Design.
A strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into technical strategies and operational execution.
Familiarity with modern development practices, continuous delivery, DevOps, and agile.
15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 8+ years in senior leadership roles managing large engineering organizations.
Deep technical and architectural judgment; comfort making strategic tradeoffs.
Significant experience leading large-scale engineering organizations in SaaS environments.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong cross-functional influence and communication skills; low-ego, high-trust leadership style.
Demonstrated ability to drive transformation, foster high-performing culture, and lead through growth and complexity. Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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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.