Senior Manager, Software Engineering at Zillow

This role is designed for a seasoned engineering leader with at least 8 years of experience, specifically 3+ years in people management. The ideal candidate has a deep background in backend systems, platform engineering, or distributed architectures. You should be comfortable leading a team of eight through technical migrations—moving from legacy systems to modern, event-driven workflows—while maintaining high operational standards for mission-critical services. The compensation package is highly competitive, reaching up to $330k base plus equity, and the role offers full remote flexibility across the U.S. As the head of the "Guardians" team, you sit at the center of the company’s revenue engine, meaning your work has high visibility and direct impact on customer conversion and financial data. It’s a mix of hands-on technical strategy and high-level organizational influence. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have successfully led teams through the modernization of legacy backend platforms. * Prioritize "operational excellence," including mature on-call practices and deep observability (Datadog/Splunk). * Enjoy collaborating with product and data science teams to optimize complex lead-routing logic. * Are a strong mentor who knows how to grow senior engineering talent and manage performance with empathy.