Senior Software Development Manager, Big Data

About the team

At Zillow Group, we leverage data to empower our customers to unlock life's next chapter, and the Clickstream team is at the heart of our customer analytics and Wall Street metrics reporting. With over 120 stakeholders, we are responsible for the most critical dataset at Zillow. We develop software components to collect, enrich, transform, and aggregate all user events from web and mobile experiences. As the largest dataset at Zillow, Clickstream processes over 2.5 billion events per day across all Zillow brands, translating into a historical dataset of petabyte scale.

Maintaining consistency and high data quality for such a diverse and voluminous dataset requires constant innovation and an unwavering focus on operational excellence. The technological breadth of our team is exceptional; we develop web and mobile SDKs, real-time pipelines using Flink and Kafka, and offline batch processing using Spark, Databricks, and other cutting-edge technologies.

About the role

As the Senior Software Development Manager for the Clickstream team, you will have the outstanding opportunity to lead and develop a diverse group of talented BigData and SDK Software Engineers. Your role will be crucial in shaping the direction of Clickstream and Analytics at Zillow thus playing a valuable part in Zillow Group's business objectives. You will lead the most complex and critical data team at Zillow Group with 120+ stakeholders impacting almost all facets of Zillows businesses.

In this role, you will lead the development and maintenance of the most complex, largest and critical dataset at Zillow.

You will:

• Manage a team of 10+ SDEs, TPMs encouraging an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans and architectures while ensuring operational excellence.
• Manage 120+ stakeholder as owner of Tier1 data product.
• Build a vision that connects your team's work to the broader organizational goals, motivating them to achieve their best.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet the needs of our diverse user base.
• Uphold the utmost standards of data security and integrity, strictly following industry standard methodologies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve system performance and user happiness.
• Mentor and develop team members, enabling them to grow their skills and advance their careers.
   

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 $201,700.00 - $322,300.00 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

• An experienced leader with a minimum of 5 years of Software leadership experience leading a critical team with multiple stakeholders.
• Experienced in SDK and BigData development technologies. Breadth in both and depth in 1 area will be great.
• Passionate about mentoring and developing talent, with a dedication to encouraging an inclusive and encouraging work environment
• Adept at navigating fast-paced, dynamic environments, and capable of making sound decisions under pressure.
• A skilled communicator, capable of explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies.

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.

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