About the team

Zillow is the most visited real estate website in the United States, empowering millions of people to find and win their home through innovative digital solutions and trusted partners. Our Zillow Mexico team collaborates closely with US tech teams to simplify and automate the home buying, selling, and renting experience—making home a reality for more people. We foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is valued.

About the role

As a Senior Backend Platform Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the core components and libraries that power our robust, scalable software platform. Your work will directly impact the efficiency, reliability, and growth of our technology, supporting both internal teams and millions of end users. You’ll have the opportunity to drive innovation, set best practices, and help shape the future of Zillow’s platform.

You Will Get To:

• Implement new features and enhance existing functionalities to optimize platform performance and reliability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

• Build and maintain internal tools that empower developer productivity.

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: code reviews, testing, monitoring, and deployment.

• Ensure the platform supports multiple applications and brands through robust, maintainable solutions.

• Contribute to and help define best practices for systems design, testing, and code quality.

• Continuously learn about the business and share your ideas for improvement.

• Support a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity.

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

• 5+ years of software development experience with Java, focusing on APIs and services.

• Skilled in both relational and non-relational database strategies.

• Proven experience building and managing scalable backend systems, including authentication services, datastores, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Proficient with modern development technologies for both front-end and back-end systems.

• Recognized as a technical leader with impact beyond your immediate team.

• Passionate about raising the bar for code quality, maintainability, and best practices.

• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

• Must be authorized to work in Mexico.

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.

Please note: This is an evergreen job post that accepts applications on an ongoing basis. We will consider your profile for any current and future openings that align with your expertise.

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.