Senior Software Development Engineer, Android

Zillow

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $160,900–$257,100 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $209k

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This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $144,000–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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About Zillow

Zillow Group is a leading real estate and rental marketplace providing consumers with data, tools, and services to find, buy, sell, rent, and finance homes, and connecting buyers with agents and lenders. Industry: Real Estate Technology & Marketplace

Zillow currently has 33 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,900–$257,100 across 33 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer, Android

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As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Design Foundations team at Zillow Group, you will architect and build reusable Android components using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, enhancing consistency and quality across mobile products. You’ll evolve the design system with AI-assisted tools, develop robust tooling for efficient code generation, and ensure backward-compatible updates through rigorous testing and documentation. This role involves collaborating closely with designers and product teams to resolve integration challenges and improve adoption of the design system, while maintaining high standards for engineering excellence and fostering technical leadership across Zillow’s expansive mobile ecosystem.

Skills

Kotlin Jetpack Compose Android architecture patterns CI/CD Accessibility Performance optimization Animation Design systems Documentation AI-assisted development tools Code quality practices Cross-functional collaboration Version control Testing frameworks Modern Android frameworks Docker Git Jenkins PostgreSQL Maven Gradle

What you'll do

Architect and build reusable Android components using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
Evolve the Android design system with AI-assisted tooling for faster development.
Maintain a component library release lifecycle ensuring backward compatibility.
Uphold high code quality through technical design, reviews, testing practices.
Create clear documentation to help teams effectively use shared Android tools.

What we're looking for

5+ years of Android engineering experience with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
Expertise in building libraries, frameworks, and reusable component systems for design consistency.
Deep knowledge of accessibility, performance, animation, and UI best practices on Android.
Proven ability to independently design, implement, test, and deliver complex technical solutions.
Experience collaborating closely with designers and cross-functional teams to create high-quality user experiences.
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools for thoughtful application in engineering projects.

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