Senior Software Development Engineer

About the team

Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Sr Software Development Engineer to aid in designing and delivering AI-powered experiences.

You Will Get To:

• Design, implement, AI services and data infrastructure that are scalable, performant, maintainable, and secure 

• Architect (and re-architect) GenAI systems that push the boundaries of latency and scaleability

• Promote operational efficiency by establishing benchmarks in software design, implementing automated testing, and observability mechanisms

• Serve as a feedback giver to teammates on their system designs and code quality

• Use AI coding assistants and tools to implement your vision and magnify your impact

• Collaborate with team members from diverse domains: product, data, and science

• Provide leadership that helps navigate the team through complicated technical challenges

• Support the growth and development of individuals and the team through interviewing, onboarding, and mentorship

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 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

Our ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:

• 5+ years of software development experience implementing scalable service infrastructure and productionalizing machine learning systems

• Familiarity with common AI and ML back-end technologies such as Databricks, Kafka, Temporal, GraphQL, Kubernetes,  etc.

• Have successfully integrated AI code assistants into your workflow 

• Fluent in languages such as Python, Go, Typescript

• Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Strong understanding of software design patterns, principles, architecture, and operations

• Comfortable in a small team/fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skillsNice to have:

• Experience building ETL pipelines using Spark, Databricks, etc..

• Experience in monitoring and observability of high availability systems across tech stacks

• Experience with building applications that use Generative AI or Large Language Models and related technologies

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.