Zillow

Senior Software Development Engineer - Data Platform Authoring Team

Remote US
USD 158k - 252k
Python Scala Java Kafka AWS Spark
Description

About the team

At Zillow Group, we leverage data to empower our customers to unlock life’s next chapter, and the Data Platform organization is at the forefront of this mission. The Data Platform Authoring team serves product development and analytics teams across Zillow Group by creating innovative tools that streamline the process of building new data products. We focus on developing the essential tools and processes that enable efficient data product generation, ensuring a seamless experience for our users. By integrating a variety of cutting-edge data tools such as Databricks, Hive, Airflow, and Spark with ZG's infrastructure, we develop internal solutions that meet the diverse data needs of our users across the company.

About the role

As the Senior Software Development Engineer, you will have the outstanding opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented software engineers in shaping the direction of our data initiatives and implementing strategies that align with Zillow Group's business objectives. You will be at the forefront of driving technological advancements that enhance our platform's functionality and user experience.


In this role, you will develop essential platform tools and governance processes that empower internal users. Your work will enable teams across the company to efficiently create and share data, driving key business outcomes. By collaborating with data engineering and platform teams and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders—from technical engineers to data scientists and product managers—you will play a vital role in enhancing our data capabilities and overall user experience.

As a member of this team, you will:

  • Architect, design, build, implement and support data platform tools 
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, data scientists, and analysts enabling them to use the data platform to deliver on mission-critical property data needs
  • Identify opportunities to evangelize and support existing data processes
     

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, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $158,200.00 - $252,800.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC 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.

Who you are

  • 5+ years software development experience using Python/Scala/Java and experience leading the design/implementation/optimization of config driven, scalable, reliable services and platforms/workflows/pipelines using Databricks, Airflow, Hive, Spark, Kafka, EMR, or equivalents.
  • A degree in Computer Science or a related technical field; or equivalent work experience
  • Proficiency in developing and supporting services with cloud infrastructure such as AWS.
  • Experience in developing scalable processes for supporting multiple user groups and teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and passionate about collaborating across organizational boundaries.
  • Comfortable distilling informal customer requirements into problem definitions, resolving ambiguity and balancing challenging objectives.
  • Excited about mentorship and coaching/onboarding/leading teammates.
  • Databricks experience is a plus.
  • Experience with Data Governance & Compliance (CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, SOX, etc) is a plus
     

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

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 helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 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, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, 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, 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.

Applicants who receive job offers from Zillow Group will be asked to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement which includes confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, customer and employee non-solicitation, and non-competition provisions. If you are contacted for a role at Zillow Group and wish to review a copy of the Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to receiving an offer, you may request a copy from your Recruiter.

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