Manager, Software Development Engineering

About the team

Zillow is transforming real estate by empowering people to unlock life’s next chapter. The ShowingTime Plus team builds world-class experiences for real estate professionals, simplifying agent and team workflows to help users assist consumers looking to sell, buy, or rent homes.

About the role

As a Software Development Manager, you will lead teams responsible for the Identity and Authentication services within our Agent Software suite, supporting web, iOS, and Android applications. You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, accelerating development cycles, and ensuring high-quality solutions that impact industry users and the broader real estate ecosystem.

As a Manager, Software Development Engineering, You Will Get To

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, including hiring, coaching, and fostering career growth.

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of Identity and Authentication services for our Agent Software suite.

• Set the technical vision for quality, craftsmanship, and performance across the team.

• Collaborate with business leadership, analytics, product management, and engineering partners to deliver impactful solutions.

• Drive the development roadmap for industry applications, incorporating stakeholder input and strategic priorities.

• Accelerate development cycles while maintaining high standards for code quality and reliability.

• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to release.

• Support a remote-first work environment, with flexibility to live anywhere in the US (with some exceptions).

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, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $170,900.00 - $273,100.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington state, and Washington DC 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.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of experience leading developers and providing technical leadership.

• 5+ years of software development experience in object-oriented languages such as Java, C#, or TypeScript.

• Experience with Identity Platforms (e.g., Auth0) and architecting scalable backend services.

• Proficiency with modern UI frameworks like React.

• Strong background in Agile software development principles.

• Demonstrated ability to support customer-facing services and resolve critical issues.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a flexible and open-minded approach.

• 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

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity