Senior Software Development Engineer - Big Data

About the teamZillow’s Comprehensive Customer Data team is part of the Data Engineering organization and works closely with multiple product and analytics organizations. You will contribute to the design and implementation of data engineering solutions that support AI, Marketing, and Data Science teams in their effort to improve Zillow’s products for customers.
Acerca del equipo
El Grupo Zillow tiene un enfoque renovado en aumentar el número de usuarios que realizan transacciones (compra, venta o alquiler de una vivienda) a través de los servicios de ZG. Para servir mejor a nuestros clientes, tenemos que entenderlos mejor y saber en qué punto del proceso de compra, venta o alquiler de una vivienda se encuentran. Por lo tanto, se ha puesto en marcha una iniciativa para realizar un mejor seguimiento del recorrido del cliente. Para que esta iniciativa tenga éxito, es fundamental conocer los datos de los clientes y acceder a ellos en el momento oportuno.
Este equipo está construyendo capacidades de autoservicio que buscan proporcionar los medios para agregar, transformar y enriquecer los datos de los clientes, proporcionando en última instancia acceso a los datos a través de almacenamiento offline, streaming y online para ser utilizados con diversos fines analíticos y de IA/ML.

About the role

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in the team you will :

• Design, implement, and take ownership of mission-critical data pipelines and data products
• Collaborate with various internal teams (platform, product, other stakeholders) to scope and deliver tools ensuring ease of system use
• Carefully review specifications, designs, pull requests and provide constructive/helpful feedback.
• Write high-quality code, refactor and optimize code for better scalability, performance, and readability.
• Integrate new frameworks, libraries, technologies, and components into codebase.
• Proactively log/collect and review metrics, monitor, alert and address issues quickly.
• Ensure the consistency and maintainability of existing applications adhering to standards/procedures for implementing technical solutions.
• Execute production/support tasks according to a documented schedule that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Support and mentor teams through design, implementation and deployment of solutions using relevant technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Identify and influence opportunities to improve overall architecture to adapt and grow with changing business needs.
• Facilitate engineering discussions with business stakeholders, data analysts, data scientists, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Own and lead the design of new features

Acerca del puesto

Como Ingeniero Senior de Desarrollo de Software en el equipo deberás :

• Diseñar, implantar y asumir la propiedad de canalizaciones de datos y productos de datos de misión crítica.
• Colaborar con varios equipos internos (plataforma, producto, otras partes interesadas) para determinar el alcance y entregar herramientas que garanticen la facilidad de uso del sistema.
• Revisar cuidadosamente las especificaciones, diseños, pull requests y proporcionar feedback constructivo/útil.
• Escribir código de alta calidad, refactorizar y optimizar el código para mejorar la escalabilidad, el rendimiento y la legibilidad.
• Integrar nuevos marcos, bibliotecas, tecnologías y componentes en el código base.
• Registrar/recopilar y revisar métricas de forma proactiva, supervisar, alertar y resolver problemas rápidamente.
• Garantizar la coherencia y la capacidad de mantenimiento de las aplicaciones existentes respetando las normas y los procedimientos de aplicación de soluciones técnicas.
• Ejecutar tareas de producción/soporte de acuerdo con un calendario documentado que cumpla o supere las expectativas del cliente.
• Apoyar y orientar a los equipos en el diseño, la aplicación y el despliegue de soluciones utilizando las tecnologías pertinentes.
• Tutorizar a ingenieros junior.
• Identificar e influir en las oportunidades de mejora de la arquitectura general para adaptarse y crecer con las cambiantes necesidades empresariales.
• Facilitar debates de ingeniería con las partes interesadas del negocio, analistas de datos, científicos de datos, gestores de productos, diseñadores y otras partes interesadas para comprender las necesidades del negocio y traducirlas en requisitos técnicos.
• Propietario y líder del diseño de nuevas funciones
   

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

• A degree (BS+) in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience with building and maintaining data-intensive applications
• Experience developing complex software systems scaling to millions of users with production quality deployment, monitoring and reliability
• Experience with modern data technologies (Spark, Flink, Kafka, Airflow)
• Strong background in Java or Python
• Excellent interpersonal skills and passionate about collaborating across organizational boundaries

Nice to have:

• Experience working with cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Experience with Databricks

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.

Quién es usted

Cualificaciones básicas:

• Licenciatura (BS+) en Informática o una disciplina relacionada
• Más de 5 años de experiencia en la creación y el mantenimiento de aplicaciones con uso intensivo de datos
• Experiencia en el desarrollo de sistemas de software complejos escalables a millones de usuarios con despliegue de calidad de producción, monitorización y fiabilidad
• Experiencia con tecnologías de datos modernas (Spark, Flink, Kafka, Airflow)
• Sólidos conocimientos de Java o Python
• Excelentes habilidades interpersonales y apasionado por colaborar a través de los límites de la organización

Se valorará positivamente:

• Experiencia trabajando con servicios en la nube (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Experiencia con Databricks

Aquí en Zillow - valoramos la experiencia y la perspectiva de los candidatos con antecedentes no tradicionales. Te animamos a aplicar si tienes habilidades transferibles o experiencias relacionadas.

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.