Principal Backend Software Development Engineer

About the team Zillow started in 2006 and is the most visited real estate website in the United States with over 10.5 billion visits in 2022, and an average of 220 million monthly unique users. Zillow helps high-intent movers find and win their home through digital solutions and first class partners. Our Zillow Mexico team will work with our US tech teams to simplify and automate the buying, selling and renting experience to make home a reality for more and more people.
We leverage technology best suited for each use case, however, our teams typically use the following tech:
- Python, Java, NodeJS, and Go for our APIs and services
- A range of persistence strategies including relational and non-relational databases
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Zillow comenzó en 2006 y es el sitio web de bienes raíces más visitado en los Estados Unidos, con más de 10 500 millones de visitas en 2022 y un promedio de 220 millones de usuarios únicos mensuales. Zillow ayuda a las personas que se mudan con mucha decisión a encontrar y obtener un hogar a través de soluciones digitales y socios de primera clase.
Nuestro equipo de Zillow México trabajará con nuestros equipos tecnológicos de EE. UU. para simplificar y automatizar la experiencia de compra, venta y alquiler para hacer que el hogar sea una realidad para más y más personas.
Aprovechamos la tecnología más adecuada para cada caso de uso, sin embargo, nuestros equipos suelen utilizar la siguiente tecnología:
- Python, Java, NodeJS y Go para nuestras API y servicios
- Una variedad de estrategias de persistencia que incluyen bases de datos relacionales y no relacionales

About the role

As a Principal Software Development Engineer, you’ll lead the delivery and ongoing support of projects from end-to-end. In addition, you will:

• Contribute to the design of new features.

• Review the code of your peers

• Advocate for standard methodologies

• Facilitate engineering discussions

• Mentor junior engineers

• Participate in an inclusive, energetic and highly multi-functional team.

This role has been categorized as a teleworker position. Teleworkers 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. Employees may live anywhere in Mexico, with availability to travel to Mexico City, as we recommend attendance at occasional office events.

In addition to a competitive base salary and benefits, this position is also eligible for bonuses depending on factors such as experience, performance and location.

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Como ingeniero principal de desarrollo de software, liderará la entrega y el soporte continuo de proyectos de principio a fin. Además, usted deberá:

• Contribuir al diseño de nuevas funcionalidades.

• Revisar el código de sus compañeros.

• Abogar por metodologías estándar

• Facilitar los debates de ingeniería.

• Capacitar a ingenieros junior.

• Participar en un equipo inclusivo, enérgico y altamente multifuncional.

Este rol ha sido categorizado como un puesto de teletrabajador. Los teletrabajadores no cuentan con un lugar de trabajo de oficina corporativa permanente y, en cambio, trabajan desde un lugar físico de su elección, el cual debe ser identificado ante la Empresa. Los empleados pueden vivir en cualquier parte de México, con disponibilidad de viajar a Ciudad de México, ya que recomendamos la asistencia a eventos ocasionales en la oficina.

Además de un salario base competitivo y beneficios, este puesto también es elegible para bonos dependiendo de factores como la experiencia, el desempeño y la ubicación.

This role has been categorized as a teleworker position. Teleworkers 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. Employees may live in any part of Mexico, but preferably in Mexico City, as we would encourage attendance for occasional in-office events.

In addition to a competitive base salary and benefits, this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location.

Who you are

• Wondering if we're the right team for you? You'll excel in this team if you thrive on autonomy, seek out persistent problems, implement effective solutions quickly, and you are:

  • Bringing 7+ years of software development experience with Java, Python, NodeJS, and Go for APIs and services.

  • Experienced in a range of persistence strategies including relational and non-relational databases.

  • Fluent in English and Spanish (both written and spoken).  

  • Must be authorized to work in Mexico. 

  • Highly skilled with multiple modern development technologies used to design, deliver, debug, and maintain front-end user interfaces and back-end software systems.

  • Recognized as a technical leader on your team for several years and have an impact beyond your team.

  • Passionate about setting standard methodologies and raising the bar for systems design, testing, code quality, and maintainability - not only for the team but for the entire engineering organization

  • 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. 

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  ¿Se pregunta si somos el equipo adecuado para usted? Sobresaldrá en este equipo si prospera con la autonomía, busca problemas persistentes, implementa soluciones efectivas rápidamente y tiene las siguientes cualidades:

  • Más de 7 años de experiencia en desarrollo de software con Java, Python, NodeJS y Go para API y servicios.

  • Experiencia en una variedad de estrategias de persistencia, incluidas bases de datos relacionales y no relacionales.

  • Fluidez en inglés y español (tanto escrito como hablado). 

  • Debe estar autorizado para trabajar en México. 

  • Altamente capacitado con múltiples tecnologías de desarrollo modernas utilizadas para diseñar, entregar, depurar y mantener interfaces de usuario front-end y sistemas de software back-end.

  • Ser reconocido como líder técnico en su equipo durante varios años y tener un impacto más allá de su equipo.

  • Apasionado por establecer metodologías estándar y elevar la vara para el diseño, las pruebas, la calidad del código y la mantenibilidad de los sistemas, no solo para el equipo sino para toda la organización de ingeniería

  Aquí en Zillow, valoramos la experiencia y la perspectiva de los candidatos con antecedentes no tradicionales. Lo alentamos a postularse si tiene habilidades transferibles o experiencias relacionadas. 
   

  Please note: This is an evergreen job post that accepts applications on an ongoing basis. We will consider your profile for any current and future openings that align with your expertise.

  Tenga en cuenta: Este es un anuncio de trabajo permanente que acepta solicitudes de forma continua. Tendremos en cuenta su perfil para cualquier vacante actual y futura que se ajuste a su experiencia.

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life’s next chapter. 

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 is helping people move from dreaming to transacting — and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making this vision a reality. 

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, and a  fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022 list, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, honoring the Best Places to Work in 2022, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index 2022, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index and Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2022, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

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