Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Zillow Group

Remote, US
Base: $206,700.00 - $330,300.00 annually (ca, ct, ...
Fully remote
8+ years software engineering experience
3+ years managing backend engineering teams
Scalable reliable backend system design
This role involves leading a team of approximately eight engineers responsible for the reliability and evolution of Zillow's Centralized Leads Platform

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a team of approximately eight engineers responsible for the reliability and evolution of Zillow's Centralized Leads Platform.
  • The successful candidate will drive the migration from legacy systems to modern, observable workflows while defining the strategy for system health and incident management.
  • Zillow is recognized as one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2025, offering a culture focused on innovation and inclusive growth.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading a team of approximately eight engineers responsible for the reliability and evolution of Zillow's Centralized Leads Platform.

Salary

Base: $206,700.00 - $330,300.00 annually (CA, CT, MD, MA, NJ, NY, WA, DC); Equity: Eligible based on experience/performance/location; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software engineering experience
  • 3+ years managing backend engineering teams
  • Scalable reliable backend system design
  • Operational excellence and incident response
  • Cross-organizational technical leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with event-driven workflow systems
  • Familiarity with Datadog or Splunk observability
  • Background in marketplace or lead routing
  • Public cloud and Kubernetes expertise
  • AI-powered insights for routing quality

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years professional software engineering experience
  • 3+ years direct people leadership experience
  • Proven track record in backend platform services

Work Rights

Not specified

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