Senior Software Development Engineer, CoreTech

About the teamThe Developer Experience Delivery Engineering team is responsible for the design, development, maintenance and operation of the systems and tools that enable all Zillow Group engineers to build, test, deploy and ship features to our customers. Our team is at the forefront of adopting new technologies and processes which create company wide standards for product development teams. It is a broad area of ownership that has a critical impact on the quality and efficiency of all software development at Zillow Group.

About the role

As a Senior Software Developer in the DevEx Delivery Engineering organization you will have a key role in helping Zillow Group design and build cross company platforms so we can transform developer experience for our engineers. You will design and build critically important cloud infrastructure (across web, backend services, and mobile applications) and solve core infrastructure problems using modern cloud-native software development best practices to enable developers to efficiently deploy new and existing applications quickly and easily. You will troubleshoot and resolve problems with third party and custom build software. You will mentor other engineers on our team and help set the direction for how we build and evolve our platforms.

You Will Get To

• Lead and evolve the roadmap for Zillow’s CI/CD execution platform, including opportunities to apply AI to improve platform operations, triage, and decision-making.

• Partner closely with iOS and Android stakeholders to support mobile-specific build infrastructure needs and improve reliability and performance for mobile workflows.

• Own and operate build, deployment, and runner infrastructure across web, services, and mobile platforms, ensuring it is reliable, scalable, and secure.

• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform

• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS or other cloud providers

• Improve developer productivity by reducing CI feedback time, queue delays, and infrastructure-related build failures.

• Monitor and analyze system performance metrics to optimize performance and capacity utilization

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior members of the team

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

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent experience, with a track record of owning production systems.

• Expert in cloud-based linux, macOS server administration, Android build ecosystem and optimizing compute infrastructure for CI/CD workloads

• Deep understanding of cloud networking, virtualization, storage, observability, security, and cost optimization

• Strong understanding of SDLC principles, architecture and operations.

• Knowledge of containerized applications and Kubernetes

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform) and processes.

• Experience with automation tooling (SaltStack, Ansible, Puppet, etc.)

• Experience scripting/coding with Python, Java and/or Go.

• Experience with CICD concepts and solutions (Gitlab, Jenkins, Spinnaker, Github).

• Practical experience applying AI to engineering workflows, such as failure analysis, anomaly detection, or workflow optimization, with an understanding of safe and responsible adoption.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills to interact with audiences and drive alignment and progress with relevant stakeholders.

• 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.