Software Development Engineer - Fullstack

Talanto; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Zillow is seeking a Specialist II, Software Engineering, Full Stack to design, build, and maintain end-to-end web applications across front-end and back-end layers for customers and internal users. You will apply seasoned technical judgment, collaborate with product and cross-functional partners, and contribute to code quality and system design improvements.

With a focus on scalable and reliable experiences, you will work with modern web technologies, participate in reviews, and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building and supporting web applications or services.
• Experience with modern web technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks plus server-side language/framework).
• Experience with full software development lifecycle in a team environment.
• Understanding of Gen AI capabilities including NLP and computer vision.
• Proficiency with LangChain or LLamaIndex for building apps using LLM APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack features and services, including UI and APIs, that are performant, secure, and operable in production.
• Collaborate with product, design, data, and peer engineering teams to refine requirements and deliver iterative improvements.
• Write clean, testable code; create automated tests; participate in code reviews to uphold standards.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize applications in production using logs and metrics.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and documentation for moderately complex features.
• Mentor peers through pairing and knowledge sharing to elevate team capabilities.

Skills

Frontend & Backend

JavaScript/TypeScript

5+ years experience

NLP/AI

LLM APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/related

Tools

LangChain

LLamaIndex

Web APIs

Job description

Software Development Engineer - Fullstack

10,791 – 18,141 $

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About the team

You’ll join a collaborative software engineering team building end-to-end web experiences that help customers and internal partners move faster and make confident decisions. Our team works across front-end and back-end systems, partnering closely with product, design, and other engineers to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-quality solutions. We value thoughtful technical judgment, continuous improvement, and a supportive team culture where engineers can grow while making meaningful impact.

About the role

The Specialist II, Software Engineering, Full Stack designs, builds, and maintains end‑to‑end web applications across front‑end and back‑end layers, enabling scalable, reliable, and high‑quality experiences for Zillow customers and internal users. Full stack engineers at this level apply seasoned technical judgment, collaborate closely with product and cross‑functional partners, and contribute to code quality, operational excellence, and incremental improvements to system design and team practices.

You will get to

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack features and services, implementing user interfaces and APIs that are performant, secure, and easy to operate in production.

• Collaborate with product, design, data, and peer engineering teams to refine requirements, break down work, and deliver iterative improvements that enhance customer and business outcomes.

• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code; create and maintain automated tests; and participate in code reviews to uphold engineering standards and best practices.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize applications and services in production, using logs, metrics, and alerts to improve reliability, performance, and developer experience.

• Contribute to technical design discussions, documentation, and implementation plans for moderately complex features and systems, providing options and trade‑off analysis.

• Mentor and support peers through pairing, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback, helping to elevate team capabilities and inclusive engineering culture.

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 $136,300.00 - $217,700.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia the standard base pay range for this role is $129,500.00 - $206,900.00 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering building and supporting web applications or services.

• Experience working across both front‑end and back‑end components using modern web technologies (for example, JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks plus at least one server‑side language or framework).

• Experience contributing to the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production support in a collaborative team environment.

• Understanding Gen AI capabilities - Building applications across NLP and computer vision.

• Proficiency with LangChain or LLamaIndex - Building apps using LLM APIs.

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025, and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care® 2025list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.

No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together.

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, gender identity or Veteran status. 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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.