Manager, Software Development Engineering

About the team

The CDAI organization at Zillow Group (ZG) manages customer data and supports AI/ML teams by providing reliable data.

The Data Excellence team will be a part of the CDAI organization, focusing on operational excellence, data quality, and developing new features.

As the leading real estate website in the U.S., Zillow is dedicated to crafting an on-demand real estate experience. Whether customers are selling, buying, renting, or financing, Zillow offers the tools and resources necessary to facilitate a swift, certain, and seamless transition into their next home.

About the role

Join our team and lead a group of 7 to 10 contributors in building a brand new team. You will play a vital role in improving customer data quality and AI model effectiveness. Collaborate with product managers, AI collaborators, and engineering teams to develop features and frameworks that enhance data quality and operational efficiency.
 

You Will Get To:

• Hire strong talent.
• Lead a team of 7-10 ICs (Software Engineers, TPM and BigData Engineers), offering mentorship and support to ensure successful project delivery.
• Cultivate a culture of Operational Excellence and Quality Obsession.
• Rethink the approach on data quality and support across Data Engineering and MLOps and come up with long term strategy and solutions.
• Maintain high standards of Software Engineering Excellence by collaborating closely with peers and team members.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships across the organization to promote collaboration and ensure alignment on project goals.

This role has been categorized as a teleworker position. Teleworkers 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. Employees may live in any part of Mexico, but preferably in Mexico City, as we would encourage attendance for occasional in-office events.

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

• At least 3 years of management experience, with a proven track record of developing and leading high-performing engineering teams.
• At least 5 years of Data Engineering and Software Development experience.
• Strong knowledge in areas of Operational Excellence in Data Engineering space.
• Strong knowledge in areas of Data Engineering e.g. Spark, Airflow, Python, and SQL.
• Good understanding of MLOps space.
• Nice to have working experience in Databricks, Flink, Kafka, NoSQL stores.
• Passion for mentoring, growing the potential of others, and supporting direct reports.
• Iterative approach to software development combined with the dedication to ownership, moving fast and thinking big.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, complex environments with minimal oversight.
• Collaborative working style with a strong focus on well-adapted execution and results.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
   

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience with a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 3 years of management experience leading a team of more than 5 ICs.
• At least 5 years of experience leading operations and quality efforts in the Data Engineering space.
• At least 3 years of experience developing ETL pipelines using Spark, Python, Scala, Airflow, etc on AWS.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in MLOps.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Streaming technologies like Flink and Kafka.
• Knowledge of Databricks platform.
• Knowledge of NoSQL DBs e.g. Dynamo.
   

Transferable Skills

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

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life’s next chapter. 

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do is helping people move from dreaming to transacting — and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making this vision a reality. 

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, and a  fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022 list, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, honoring the Best Places to Work in 2022, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index 2022, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index and Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2022, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

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, and gender identity. 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.