Hiring: Principal Software Development Engineer, Full Stack Company: Zillow Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:17:20 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, CI/CD About the job Experience: •10+ years of professional software engineering experience building and operating production web applications, with significant experience across both front-end and back-end components. Required Skills: •As a Principal Software Development Engineer, you will be the technical leader for a critical area of Zillow Rentals' internal tooling and data-product ecosystem. You will deliver high-impact business value by identifying and solving complex problems that span teams, systems, and stakeholder groups. •Get to Architect and drive the end-to-end design of complex, high-scale web applications and services, spanning modern user interfaces, APIs, data stores, and cloud infrastructure. •Lead technical direction and decision-making for multi-team initiatives, establishing engineering standards and best practices for full-stack development, testing, and operations. •Partner cross-functionally with product management, UX, and cross-functional partners to translate business objectives into actionable engineering plans and technical roadmaps. •Mentor and coach senior and staff engineers, fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and technical excellence across teams. •Guide technical reviews and design forums, providing clear feedback on architecture, implementation approaches, and risk mitigation for critical projects. •Anticipate and resolve systemic technical challenges, making high-impact decisions on service boundaries, data models, and integration strategies. •Champion engineering excellence in code quality, automated testing, CI/CD, observability, and incident response. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. •Demonstrated track record leading the technical design and delivery of complex, high-scale systems or platforms involving multiple teams and services. •Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. •How we work is a key part of that transformation. Through Cloud HQ, our strategic approach to distributed work, most employees have the flexibility to work from wherever they’re most productive—enabling us to move fast, stay connected and deliver on our people promise. •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. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!