Senior Software Development Engineer (Java or Python + Kubernetes)

About the team

About the role

As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Transformation Enablers (TE) team you will design build and drive adoption of platform capabilities that improve developer velocity system reliability and operational maturity across Zillow Group. You will work closely with product and platform teams to identify friction in the developer and operational experience create reusable solutions that remove that friction at scale and enable teams through tooling strategic planning and governance. This role blends hands-on engineering customer empathy and product thinking to deliver durable improvements that multiply the impact of teams across Zillow.

You Will Get To

• Design and implement reusable infrastructure tooling and workflows that improve reliability scalability and developer experience across Zillow

• Ensure platform solutions are discoverable intuitive and widely adopted measuring success by customer and business impact rather than output alone

• Enable teams at scale by replacing one-off fixes and escalations with automation clear paved roads and well-documented guidance

• Partner directly with product and platform teams to understand pain points co-create solutions and influence engineering best practices

• Apply SRE principles such as observability automation and fault tolerance through platform solutions instead of manual intervention

• Lead by example by raising the engineering bar through strong system design high-quality code thorough documentation and operational rigor

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

• 5 years of experience in Software Engineering Site Reliability Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering or equivalent practical experience

• Strong software engineering skills in at least one modern programming language (for example Python Go Java or similar)

• Experience building and operating systems in at least one major cloud environment such as AWS GCP or Azure

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes containers and Infrastructure as Code tools and practices

• Demonstrated ability to design scalable systems and abstractions that can be reused across multiple teams or domains

• Experience improving developer experience or internal platforms with a focus on reducing friction and enabling self-service

• Strong communication skills and a customer-centric mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse partner teams
  

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 were reimagining how people movethrough 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 youre working in tech sales operations or design youll be part of a company thats 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 industryand your careerforward 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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.