Senior Site Reliability Engineer

About the teamThe SRE team at Zillow Group empowers product teams to efficiently run “Zillow 2.0” services by reducing human error, focusing on automation, and providing deep insight into application behavior and health. By applying software engineering principles to infrastructure and operations, the team creates and manages scalable, reliable distributed systems that are essential to Zillow’s success.

About the role

As a member of the Zillow Group SRE team, you will play a key role in architecting, developing, and deploying systems and processes that support hundreds of services and microservices across the company. Your work will directly impact the reliability and scalability of Zillow’s infrastructure, enabling engineers to deliver innovative products and experiences.

As A Senior Site Reliability Engineer, You Will Get To:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable infrastructure for Zillow’s services and microservices.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop solutions that improve system reliability and performance.

• Automate operational processes to reduce manual intervention and human error.

• Provide world-class support to engineers, assisting with troubleshooting and debugging.

• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure service health.

• Share on-call responsibilities with the SRE team to maintain high availability.

• Contribute to the development and documentation of best practices for infrastructure and operations.

• Drive continuous improvement in system security, scalability, and efficiency.

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 $160,900.00 - $257,100.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $152,900.00 - $244,300.00 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

• 5+ years of experience in SRE, DevOps, Systems Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering roles.

• Strong understanding of SDLC principles, architecture, operations, and Infrastructure as Code.

• Proficient in scripting or coding with Python, Java, and/or Go.

• Experienced in implementing and managing monitoring, logging, and alerting for distributed systems.

• Skilled in writing clear, comprehensive technical documentation.

• Passionate about building and fostering good engineering practices and processes.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• 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.

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® 2025 list, 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.

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, 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.