Senior Backend (Platform) Software Development Engineer - Mexico

About the team Zillow is the most visited real estate website in the United States, empowering millions of people to find and win their home through innovative digital solutions and trusted partners. Our Zillow Mexico team collaborates closely with US tech teams to simplify and automate the home buying, selling, and renting experience—making home a reality for more people. We foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is valued.

Overview

As a Senior Backend Platform Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the core components and libraries that power our robust, scalable software platform. Your work will directly impact the efficiency, reliability, and growth of our technology, supporting both internal teams and millions of end users. You’ll have the opportunity to drive innovation, set best practices, and help shape the future of Zillow’s platform.

Responsibilities

• Implement new features and enhance existing functionalities to optimize platform performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Build and maintain internal tools that empower developer productivity.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle : code reviews, testing, monitoring, and deployment.
• Ensure the platform supports multiple applications and brands through robust, maintainable solutions.
• Contribute to and help define best practices for systems design, testing, and code quality.
• Continuously learn about the business and share your ideas for improvement.
• Support a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Please note : This is an evergreen job post that accepts applications on an ongoing basis. We will consider your profile for any current and future openings that align with your expertise.

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 Group sites help millions of people move from dreaming to transacting. The work we do supports people moving through their real estate journey, and every role plays a critical part in making this vision a reality.

We foster a culture of innovation and a commitment to equity and belonging. Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment. 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.

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