Salesforce Application Engineer

About the teamZillow’s Salesforce team supports our growing business lines by working closely with operations, sales, and other product teams to develop creative and sustainable solutions. We are a group of Salesforce experts that understands the pros and cons of the platform and are eager to use the right tool when tackling a problem. We have the ability to think out of the box and challenge the status quo not by building on what we already have, but coming up with new ideas that spark innovation and creativity. We operate in scrum teams, strive for collaboration, and keep our users in mind while tackling enterprise challenges. We believe in autonomy – Our Core Values include “Own it” and “Move Fast, Think Big.”

About the role

Zillow is looking for an experienced Salesforce Developers to build tools in the lightning development framework! By applying to this role, you will be considered for all open Salesforce Developer roles at Zillow and you will have the opportunity to drive efficiency and effectiveness of our growing sales and customer service teams to help them thrive. 

• You have experience architecting and developing complex technical solutions in the Salesforce platform using VisualForce, Apex, Javascript.

• You have an advanced understanding of the Salesforce architecture in terms of data model, integration patterns and design best practices.

• You have experience writing scalable, reusable code with well written unit tests.

• Provide technical support for integration with Salesforce, in-house systems, and third-party systems such as Jira and ServiceNow.

• Collaborate with sales, software engineers and data engineers through the entire software development process to deliver tools and features.

• Become deeply familiar with existing code and processes; problem solve issues and rewrite where standard methodologies are not in place.

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 addition to a competitive base salary and benefits, this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location.

Who you are

• 3+ years of experience developing in Salesforce.

• Prior experience with Lightning implementations and/or building Lightning Web Components (LWC).

• Significant experience and understanding of Salesforce.com architecture and the various APIs.

• Advanced Javascript skills at the leading edge of today's web development in areas such as React/Redux, Angular or web components, responsive layouts, and so forth.

• Experience with an Object oriented programming language (Java or Python)

• Expertise with Sql Server, Postgresql, Mysql or other Sql/NoSql databases.

• Experience working within an Agile environment and acting as a mentor for junior team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/related field OR equivalent experience.

• 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.