Senior Software Development Engineer

Zillow

. Architect, develop, and maintain full stack web applications and services across modern front-end frameworks, scalable back-end APIs, and data stores .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $164,400 - $262,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing full stack web applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and security while mentoring teams and advocating for engineering best practices.

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Full Stack Web Application DevelopmentCloud Environment ServicesAgile CollaborationCode Quality Best PracticesTechnical Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Web Application DevelopmentBack-End API DevelopmentFront-End FrameworksScalable Services DesignPerformance OptimizationSecurity Best PracticesData Store ManagementCI/CD ImplementationIncident ResponseTesting Methodologies

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical GuidanceInfluencing Technical DirectionProblem SolvingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Software EngineeringCross-Functional TeamsAgile MethodologiesCode ReviewsObservability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, develop, and maintain full stack web applications and services across modern front-end frameworks, scalable back-end APIs, and data stores
Lead design and implementation of complex features from concept through deployment
Ensure performance, reliability, security, and maintainability
Collaborate with product, design, data, and adjacent engineering teams to refine requirements and deliver solutions
Establish and advocate for engineering best practices in code quality, testing, observability, CI/CD, and incident response
Mentor and provide technical guidance through code reviews, design discussions, and pairing
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production systems using data and diagnostics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant work across both front-end and back-end web application development
Proven experience designing, building, and operating scalable, reliable services and user-facing features in a modern cloud environment
Demonstrated experience collaborating in cross-functional, agile teams and influencing technical direction for complex projects
Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location
Remote work from a physical location of the employee’s choice
Employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions