Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering

Zillow

. Define and drive the technical strategy and roadmap for one or more software engineering teams .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $196,400 - $330,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining technical strategies and roadmaps while leading high-performing engineering teams. Proficient in building scalable, secure software systems and fostering an inclusive team culture focused on accountability and impact.

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Technical Strategy DevelopmentPeople LeadershipCloud-Native ArchitectureCI/CD ImplementationHigh-Availability Application Delivery

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringCode Quality StandardsTesting MethodologiesObservability PracticesPerformance OptimizationData-Informed Decision MakingEngineering Metrics TrackingProduction Software OperationsHigh-Volume Application ScalingCloud Environment Experience

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringInclusive Culture BuildingCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Automation ToolsDeveloper Productivity ToolsCloud PlatformsCI/CD Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering

Industry Keywords

Software DevelopmentEngineering ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationProduct ManagementTechnical Program Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive the technical strategy and roadmap for one or more software engineering teams
Align engineering strategy with product and business objectives
Lead the design, development, and operation of scalable, secure, and reliable software systems
Set standards for code quality, testing, observability, and performance
Manage, coach, and develop engineering managers and senior engineers
Build an inclusive, high-performing team culture focused on learning, accountability, and impact
Partner with Product Management, Technical Program Management, and other stakeholders to prioritize work
Balance short-term delivery with long-term platform health and make data-informed trade-off decisions
Establish and track engineering metrics such as reliability, throughput, and quality
Influence and coordinate cross-team initiatives and resolve dependencies and risks
Champion CI/CD, automation, cloud-native architectures, and tools that improve developer productivity and operational excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of experience in software engineering
3+ years in a people leadership role, such as engineering manager or senior engineering manager
Experience leading teams that build and operate production software
Experience delivering and scaling high-availability, high-volume applications or platforms in a modern cloud environment
Experience building, mentoring, and retaining diverse engineering teams
Experience fostering an inclusive culture
Experience collaborating with product and cross-functional partners to define roadmaps, ship features, and iterate based on data and customer feedback

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity awards based on experience, performance, and location
Remote work from a physical location of choice within the United States
Flexible work arrangements through Cloud HQ
Equal employment opportunity and disability accommodation support