Good remote work but poor management and low pay - Senior Software Engineer Zillow Employee Review

1.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good people (getting less and less though), Working Remote

Cons

Lower pay, bad & micro managers (it has been increasing lately, a lot), cheap office perks (Horrible coffee and food in events, the cheapest you can find in the country), constant change in requirements, not enough product, not enough designers, no QA, pressure on using AI ...

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Zillow Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re glad to hear that Cloud HQ and the people you work with have remained positive parts of your time here. We also hear your concerns around management, compensation and the amount of change teams have experienced. Those things can shape how people feel about their work day to day, and we appreciate you being candid about yours. Confidential resources and support are available through AllVoices and HR Business Partners, with additional information on the company intranet.

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Zillow Response
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Thank you for sharing such a detailed perspective. We understand that frequent changes to roles, account ownership and business priorities can have a real impact on relationship-building and the day-to-day experience in sales. We’re glad to hear compensation was a positive part of your time at Zillow, and we appreciate you being candid about where the model and structure felt frustrating. Feedback like yours helps us better understand how these changes are experienced across teams as the business evolves.
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