Software Development Engineer, Backend (Go/Python)
Core
Design, build, and operate scalable backend services and platforms powering Zillow's consumer and partner experiences, including media experiences like photos, video, and immersive tours.
Role type
Senior Specialist, Software Engineering, Back End
Builds
Scalable backend services, APIs, and data pipelines for web and mobile platforms
Domain
Real Estate Technology / Distributed Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Go, Python, TypeScript, Java, GraphQL, Kafka, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, distributed systems design, event-driven architecture, Infrastructure as Code, AI-assisted development
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated beyond required skills
Technologies
Go, Python, TypeScript, Java, GraphQL, Kafka, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, Cursor, Claude
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs; define and maintain GraphQL schemas; operate resilient data pipelines and event streams; own production services including on-call and incident response; collaborate cross-functionally to align service contracts; author technical documentation and conduct code reviews; leverage AI tools to accelerate development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
