Manager, SDE - Industry Data and Analytics

Location: Remote-USA

Remote Type: Remote

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

About the team

Zillow empowers people to unlock life’s next chapter. The Zillow Workspace team builds software that helps real estate professionals work more efficiently, and this team supports those experiences by developing the data and analytics capabilities that power agent and team workflows.

About the role

We’re looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a team building backend data and analytics capabilities for Zillow’s Industry Software suite. In this role, you’ll help shape the systems, datasets, and technical direction that enable real-time and offline insights for industry users, while supporting a high-performing engineering team and partnering across the business.

You Will Get To

• Lead the design and delivery of backend data and analytics platforms, including data services, metrics, pipelines, and datasets that power Industry Software applications.

• Lead, hire, and develop engineers through coaching, feedback, and career support.

• Improve team processes to accelerate delivery and maintain high-quality execution.

• Partner with product and stakeholders to shape the technical roadmap for analytics applications.

• Set technical direction and quality standards across engineering craftsmanship, observability, and performance.

• Collaborate with business leadership, data science, product, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

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 California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $173,600.00 - $277,400.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $164,900.00 - $263,500.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of software development experience using object-oriented languages such as Go, Java, or C#.

• 2+ years of experience leading engineers and providing technical direction.

• Experience with data platforms and storage technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL/Aurora, Databricks, or DynamoDB, along with ETL workflows, data pipelines, and AWS tooling.

• Experience architecting, building, and scaling resilient backend services using agile development practices.

• Experience supporting customer-facing systems and responding to critical production issues.

• Strong collaboration, communication, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.

• 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® 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.