About the team
Zillow started in 2006 and is the most visited real estate website in the United States with over 10.5 billion visits in 2022, and an average of 220 million monthly unique users. Zillow helps high-intent movers find and win their home through digital solutions and first class partners. Our Zillow Mexico team will work with our US tech teams to simplify and automate the buying, selling and renting experience to make home a reality for more and more people.
About the role
As a Senior Backend Software Development Engineer, you will help lead the delivery of projects from design through ongoing support. You will build services and technical solutions that improve how customers experience buying, selling, and renting with Zillow, while influencing engineering quality, technical direction, and team growth across a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
You Will Get To
- Design and develop backend features, APIs, and services using Java.
- Build and support integrations between backend systems and Salesforce or similar enterprise platforms.
- Lead the delivery and ongoing support of backend engineering projects from design through production.
- Review code and help raise the bar for system design, testing, code quality, and maintainability.
- Facilitate engineering discussions and help drive thoughtful technical decisions across the team.
- Mentor junior engineers and support their technical growth through feedback and collaboration.
- Partner with engineers and cross-functional teammates in Mexico and the U.S. to deliver solutions at scale.
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 building backend applications, APIs, or services, with strong hands-on Java experience required.
- Some experience supporting integrations with Salesforce or similar enterprise platforms.
- Experience working with both relational and non-relational databases.
- Experience designing, debugging, and maintaining modern backend or distributed software systems.
- Able to influence engineering quality through code reviews, technical discussions, and strong software development practices.
- Fluent in English and Spanish, both 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.
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® 2025list, 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.