Software Development Engineer

About the job

About the team At Zillow our mission is to give people the power to unlock life’s next chapter. The Elevate Engineering team plays an important part in connecting advertisers with the hundreds of millions of customers that visit Zillow websites each month. From scaling ad experiences that fuse on-site and social media together, to building marketplaces where consumers can shop for products and services, we have a big responsibility in how advertisers and customers engage with each other. We love it!

We are a dynamic team that makes a significant impact with its contributions. Members of this team have the opportunity to:

Work on products and initiatives that directly generate revenue Collaborate with multiple teams across our consumer brands and corporate operations Have their ideas heard and often implemented as new products, features or solutions Use and evolve best-in-breed technology Showcase leadership (and be appreciated for it!) Develop a career path in new and relevant ways Continuously learn with countless internal and external training opportunities Zillow Group is a strategic, mission-driven organization focused on delivering exceptional experiences and measurable outcomes. Our work spans cross-functional partnership, scalable programs and operational excellence in support of Zillow’s mission. We bring deep experience working across diverse teams in a dynamic, high-growth environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive meaningful business impact. We are seeking an experienced professional to support our workforce expansion in India.

About the role As a Software Development Engineer (P3) at Zillow, you are a key contributor to your team’s success. You independently deliver non-trivial features and improvements, design solutions to well-scoped problems, and help teammates succeed. You are respected for the quality of your work and your thoughtful participation in team discussions. This role is about mastering your craft, deepening your technical impact, and building the foundation for future growth. In this role you will:

- Work on revenue-generating features that make a real impact on the business, while growing your technical expertise.

- Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers across teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

- Be trusted to take ownership of meaningful projects, contribute to system design discussions, and strengthen the reliability and performance of our advertising platforms.

- Work across the stack: React/TypeScript micro-frontends, GraphQL federation, and backend services, plus ad-tech integrations (Google Ad Manager/GPT, Prebid, viewability and identity vendors).

- Ship experiments safely through A/B trial platforms with clear guardrail metrics, rollback paths, and data-informed decisions.

- Use AI coding assistants to amplify your expertise while exercising judgment on when to trust, revise, or set aside generated output.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Technical Program Managers, Ad Ops, and page-owner teams (Search, Home Detail Page, Rentals, iOS/Android) to adapt and extend solutions for advertising use cases.

- Help refine team processes through agile ceremonies; support growth of the team through interviewing and onboarding.

- Continuously learn: seek feedback, and deepen your knowledge of ad technology, front-end performance, and distributed systems

This role has been categorized as an Office position. “Office” employees regularly work at the Zillow India office for approximately 80 to 100 percent of their time each month. Employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Zillow has not defined a reasonable distance, and expects employees will use judgment in determining this for themselves and understand the implications re: time commitment and cost of daily commute.

Who you are

- 4+ years designing, coding, and debugging production web applications and backend services.

- Strong proficiency in modern front-end development with React and TypeScript; experience with micro-frontend architectures, server-side rendering, and web performance optimization.

- Solid backend experience in Node.js/TypeScript and/or Java (Spring Boot); comfortable designing and consuming GraphQL APIs (federated graphs a plus).

- Experience with AWS and container/Kubernetes-based platforms, CI/CD (GitLab or similar), and observability tooling such as Datadog.

- Rigorous about quality: unit and integration testing (Jest, Playwright or equivalent), code review, monitoring.

- A track record of independently delivering well-scoped features with quality; communicates clearly with technical and non-technical partners, and seeks guidance when facing ambiguity .

- BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

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 people 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 reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the U.S. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026, and included on TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 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 committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and to providing equal employment opportunities. We comply with applicable laws that prohibit discrimination in employment and recruitment.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.