Senior Android Platform Engineer

About the team

We provide a suite of products and services that empower Zillow Group’s Android and iOS development teams to build outstanding mobile applications. By leveraging our shared libraries, services, and infrastructure, developers can focus on creating the experiences Zillow customers need to dream, shop, and transact on their next home.

About the role

You will have an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Zillow’s mobile development platform. You’ll drive the evolution of our CI/CD systems and developer tooling, enabling teams to deliver high-quality Android applications efficiently and at scale. Your work will directly impact developer productivity and the experiences of millions of Zillow customers.

As a Senior Android Platform Engineer, You Will Get To:

• Architect and enhance CI/CD tooling and workflows for Android development.

• Develop custom productivity tools, such as CLIs and IDE plugins, to support developers.

• Lead platform-level architecture initiatives within a monorepo environment.

• Scale and evolve the Android monorepo to support multiple continuously integrated applications.

• Design and implement observability and code-health insights across the Android platform.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve developer experience and productivity.

• Leverage AI-based tooling to accelerate feedback, automation, and reliability in CI/CD processes.

• Contribute to technical talks, architecture discussions, and written guides for knowledge sharing.

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 California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $160,900.00 - $257,100.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $152,900.00 - $244,300.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are

• Passionate about enabling fast, reliable delivery of enterprise-class Android applications and scaling monorepos across teams.

• Deep expertise in Android development and platform tooling, with strong command of Kotlin, Gradle, and the modern Android toolchain.

• Proficient with Bash and Linux, and experienced in building scripts and automation for CI workflows.

• Skilled in designing, building, and operating scalable CI/CD systems using platforms like GitLab CI or GitHub Actions.

• Strong understanding of cloud and infrastructure fundamentals, including networking, compute, storage, observability, security, and cost optimization.

• Experienced in designing observability solutions to measure and improve build performance, code quality, and developer productivity.

• Effective communicator who enjoys sharing knowledge through technical talks, architecture discussions, and documentation.

• 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.

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.

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