The Senior Software Engineer, Big Data will play a crucial role in designing and evolving Zillow's real-time data platform, focusing on scalability, reliability, and platform sustainability.

In Short

Design and operate large-scale Kafka and Flink infrastructure.
Lead initiatives for streaming platform modernization.
Develop streaming control planes, APIs, and provisioning systems.
Improve platform reliability through monitoring and incident response.
Enable simplified stream processing patterns for teams.
Evaluate and integrate modern streaming capabilities.
Make architectural decisions balancing various priorities.
Mentor engineers on distributed systems design.
Collaborate across teams to define integration patterns.
Work in a remote-first environment with flexible location options.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with large-scale distributed systems.
Significant production experience with Kafka and/or Flink.
Proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala.
Experience with cloud environments like AWS and Kubernetes.
Strong systems design skills focused on reliability and observability.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tooling like Terraform.
Experience defining and operating against SLOs.
Ability to collaborate across platform and product teams.
Background in reliability engineering is preferred.
Experience with streaming vendors and analytics platforms is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with equity awards.
Flexible remote work environment.
Inclusive and innovative company culture.
Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
Recognition as one of the best workplaces in the country.

ZINC Zillow

Zillow, Inc. is a leading real estate technology company that reimagines the home buying, selling, and renting experience for millions of people across the United States. As the most-visited real estate website, Zillow provides innovative digital solutions that simplify the process of finding and moving into a new home. The company is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, equity, and belonging, offering comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment to support its employees. Zillow's AI products leverage advanced machine learning models to enhance user experiences, making home ownership a reality for more individuals. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, Zillow is dedicated to redefining the real estate landscape and ensuring that every employee plays a critical role in this mission.

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