Senior Software Development Engineer - Full Stack

About the teamThe Data Engineering & Enterprise Tools team powers Zillow Rentals by delivering mission-critical sales tools and analytics solutions. We bridge the gap between complex data and daily action by partnering closely with Sales, Operations & Business partners to turn their workflows into scalable, intuitive, and reliable internal products.

About the role

 As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end delivery and ongoing support of full-stack internal products for Zillow Rentals and related businesses. You will collaborate closely with leadership, end users, and your colleagues to deploy products that optimize daily operations and uncover new business insights. 
 

You Will Get To

• Design and implement new features across the stack, from React-based front-ends to services and data-access layers that support Zillow Rentals.

• Build and maintain internal web applications and APIs that power analytics workflows, sales enablement tools, and reporting experiences for internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate with analytics, sales, operations, and other partners to understand their processes and translate requirements into intuitive, reliable internal products.

• Elevate code quality and engineering standards through thoughtful code reviews, technical discussions, and advocacy for best practices.

• Mentor other engineers, share knowledge, and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative team culture.

• Participate in design and architecture discussions to help shape the long-term direction of our internal tooling ecosystem. 

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $160,900.00 - $257,100.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $152,900.00 - $244,300.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are

• You have 5+ years of professional software development experience, including building full-stack applications using modern JavaScript (ES6+), React, and TypeScript on the front end.

• You have experience building APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and services using one or more of: Python, Java and you are comfortable working across service boundaries.

• You are experienced with both relational and non-relational databases and can choose appropriate data storage strategies for different use cases.

• You are highly skilled with modern development practices for designing, delivering, debugging, and maintaining front-end user interfaces and back-end software systems (for example: automated testing, observability, CI/CD).

• You have built or supported internal tools, customer-facing analytics experiences, or CRM-adjacent applications for business stakeholders such as Sales, Operations, Analytics, or Finance.

• You have a track record of technical leadership, mentoring, and influencing engineering direction beyond your immediate team.

• You care deeply about strong engineering practices in systems design, testing, code quality, and maintainability across the broader engineering organization.

• Here at Zillow, we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences.

Get to know us

At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025, and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care® 2025 list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.

No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.