Senior Software Engineer, Big Data

About the team

Zillow’s Customer Linking and Identity Platform team is part of the Data Engineering organization and works closely with multiple product and analytics organizations. You will contribute to the design and implementation of data engineering solutions that support AI, Marketing, and Data Science teams in their effort to improve Zillow’s products for customers.

About the role

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in the team you will :

• Design, implement, and take ownership of mission-critical data pipelines and data products
• Collaborate with various internal teams (platform, product, other stakeholders) to scope and deliver tools ensuring ease of system use
• Carefully review specifications, designs, pull requests and provide constructive/helpful feedback.
• Write high-quality code, refactor and optimize code for better scalability, performance, and readability.
• Integrate new frameworks, libraries, technologies, and components into codebase.
• Proactively log/collect and review metrics, monitor, alert and address issues quickly.
• Ensure the consistency and maintainability of existing applications adhering to standards/procedures for implementing technical solutions.
• Execute production/support tasks according to a documented schedule that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Support and mentor teams through design, implementation and deployment of solutions using relevant technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Identify and influence opportunities to improve overall architecture to adapt and grow with changing business needs.
• Facilitate engineering discussions with business stakeholders, data analysts, data scientists, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Own and lead the design of new features

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

Basic Qualifications:

• A degree (BS+) in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience with building and maintaining data-intensive applications
• Experience developing complex software systems scaling to millions of users with production quality deployment, monitoring and reliability
• Experience with modern data technologies (Spark, Flink, Kafka, Airflow)
• Strong background in Java or Python
• Excellent interpersonal skills and passionate about collaborating across organizational boundaries
• Experience with identity resolution systems

Nice to have:

• Experience working with cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Experience with Databricks
• 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.