Software Development Engineer, Big Data

About the team Zillow's Real Estate Data and Analytics Platform (REDAP) teams are responsible for ensuring our most critical data is available around the clock. This includes all listings of what's available on the housing market, all public record information, personalization data, and market derivatives data (such as regional housing statistics and Zestimate). Property data is the beating heart of Zillow; it is a foundational component that powers all of Zillow's products! The Data Consolidation and Metrics Platform (DCMP) team owns a framework to consolidate data from multiple sources and deliver a single unified document to applications throughout the Zillow Group enterprise. Our platform is built on open source data streaming software such as Flink and Kafka. Given our critical role in the end-user experience, we care deeply about the performance, resiliency, scalability, and adaptability of our services. Zillow, the top real estate website in the U.S., is building an on-demand real estate experience. Whether selling, buying, renting or financing, customers can turn to Zillow to find and get into their next home with speed, certainty and ease. About the role As a Data Engineer on the DCP team, you will architect and build foundational data pipelines and platforms to deliver up to date information to the entire Zillow infrastructure. You will work within a small team of software developers. We believe in autonomy and fast paced product development, so self-motivation and high energy are must-haves for ideal candidates. This is a successful remote team, so it's important that candidates have a high level of comfort with remote and asynchronous collaboration. 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 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 Highly Proficient in Java or similar language Experience building and maintaining sophisticated data pipelines, writing scalable and reliable code Familiarity with a Cloud platform (e.g. AWS) and with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g. Terraform) Understanding of the concepts behind distributed databases, and both streaming and batch processing systems You thrive in ambiguity and learn quickly You have excellent communication skills A degree in Computer Science or related field; or equivalent work experience You are at ease collaborating in a remote-first work environment 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 customers 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 that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality. Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025 , and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care® 2025 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 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. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Location: Mexico City, CDMX, MX

Posted Date: 11/3/2025