Is Zillow a good company to work for as a Sr. Software Engineer?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at Zillow have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 40 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Zillow employees being 3.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Sr. Software Engineer Jobs at Zillow now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr. Software Engineer interview questions at Zillow .

Does Zillow pay Sr. Software Engineer employees well?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Zillow with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 40 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 15.8% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr. Software Engineer salaries and benefits at Zillow .

How happy are Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at Zillow?

87% of Sr. Software Engineer employees at Zillow would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 10% in the past 12 months. Sr. Software Engineer professionals have also rated Zillow with a 4.5 rating for work-life-balance, 4.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.4 rating for culture and values and 3.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Zillow?

Sales Executive (137) , Software Engineer (73) , Account Executive (69) , Inside Sales Consultant (69) , Mortgage Loan Officer (46) , Client Engagement Specialist (43) , Software Development Engineer (40) , Senior Software Engineer (34) , Connections Specialist (33) , Loan Officer (31) , Business Consultant (30) , Director (28) , Advisor (27) , Business Advisor (25) , Program Manager (25)

What are the pros of working at Zillow according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great and helpful" ((in 373 reviews)); "Great people and mandatory fun (no joke)!" ((in 241 reviews)); "The company will consider input from all levels and fosters a great work life balance." ((in 169 reviews)); "Good pay and was remote." ((in 103 reviews)); "Great teammates and company culture." ((in 64 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Zillow according to real employee reviews?

"Senior leadership made some very poor choices in allowing the Zillow Offers biz to continue on." ((in 87 reviews)); "Made some bad calls in 2021 that caused massive layoff" ((in 62 reviews)); "If you have a good manager who doesn’t micro manager you will be great." ((in 58 reviews)); "Upper management may or may not be aware of this, a real shame if they do." ((in 28 reviews)); "No training was given." ((in 27 reviews))

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3.8

87% would recommend to a friend

(40 total reviews)

Jeremy Wacksman

84% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.4

Culture & values

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Zillow with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 40 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Zillow is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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40 reviews

1.0

Jun 8, 2026

Good remote work but poor management and low pay

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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 ...

Zillow Response

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.

2.0

May 28, 2026

Good flexibility and autonomy, but facing challenges

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good flexibility, autonomy and trust

Cons

Pip culture, understaffed, going downhill

5.0

Nov 11, 2025

Best company to work with

Sr. software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great WLB Good teach stack Great Products

Cons

Slow progress for career growth

Zillow Response

4mo

It’s great to hear that work-life balance, the tech stack, and the products themselves have made this a strong place to work for you. We also recognize that career growth is an important part of the long-term experience, and your feedback helps highlight where clarity and opportunity matter most. Thanks for sharing what’s working well and where there’s room to keep improving.

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