Development Manager Jobs at Zillow with Visa Sponsorship
Zillow hires Development Managers to lead product and engineering teams building tools for the real estate market. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, supporting candidates across multiple visa categories from initial employment through long-term residency pathways.
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Zillow empowers people to unlock life’s next chapter. The Zillow Workspace team builds software that helps real estate professionals work more efficiently, and this team supports those experiences by developing the data and analytics capabilities that power agent and team workflows.
About the role
We’re looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a team building backend data and analytics capabilities for Zillow’s Industry Software suite. In this role, you’ll help shape the systems, datasets, and technical direction that enable real-time and offline insights for industry users, while supporting a high-performing engineering team and partnering across the business.
You Will Get To
- Lead the design and delivery of backend data and analytics platforms, including data services, metrics, pipelines, and datasets that power Industry Software applications.
- Lead, hire, and develop engineers through coaching, feedback, and career support.
- Improve team processes to accelerate delivery and maintain high-quality execution.
- Partner with product and stakeholders to shape the technical roadmap for analytics applications.
- Set technical direction and quality standards across engineering craftsmanship, observability, and performance.
- Collaborate with business leadership, data science, product, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
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 $173,600.00 - $277,400.00 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 $164,900.00 - $263,500.00 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
- BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of software development experience using object-oriented languages such as Go, Java, or C#.
- 2+ years of experience leading engineers and providing technical direction.
- Experience with data platforms and storage technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL/Aurora, Databricks, or DynamoDB, along with ETL workflows, data pipelines, and AWS tooling.
- Experience architecting, building, and scaling resilient backend services using agile development practices.
- Experience supporting customer-facing systems and responding to critical production issues.
- Strong collaboration, communication, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
- 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.
About the team
Zillow empowers people to unlock life’s next chapter. The Zillow Workspace team builds software that helps real estate professionals work more efficiently, and this team supports those experiences by developing the data and analytics capabilities that power agent and team workflows.
About the role
We’re looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a team building backend data and analytics capabilities for Zillow’s Industry Software suite. In this role, you’ll help shape the systems, datasets, and technical direction that enable real-time and offline insights for industry users, while supporting a high-performing engineering team and partnering across the business.
You Will Get To
- Lead the design and delivery of backend data and analytics platforms, including data services, metrics, pipelines, and datasets that power Industry Software applications.
- Lead, hire, and develop engineers through coaching, feedback, and career support.
- Improve team processes to accelerate delivery and maintain high-quality execution.
- Partner with product and stakeholders to shape the technical roadmap for analytics applications.
- Set technical direction and quality standards across engineering craftsmanship, observability, and performance.
- Collaborate with business leadership, data science, product, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
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 $173,600.00 - $277,400.00 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 $164,900.00 - $263,500.00 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
- BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of software development experience using object-oriented languages such as Go, Java, or C#.
- 2+ years of experience leading engineers and providing technical direction.
- Experience with data platforms and storage technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL/Aurora, Databricks, or DynamoDB, along with ETL workflows, data pipelines, and AWS tooling.
- Experience architecting, building, and scaling resilient backend services using agile development practices.
- Experience supporting customer-facing systems and responding to critical production issues.
- Strong collaboration, communication, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
- 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.
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Frame your portfolio around real estate technology
Zillow evaluates Development Manager candidates on domain relevance. Emphasize experience leading teams that shipped data-heavy or marketplace products, as this maps directly to how Zillow's engineering org is structured.
Target roles aligned with Zillow's core product lines
Development Manager openings at Zillow cluster around their listing platform, data infrastructure, and consumer apps. Filtering applications to teams in these areas puts your candidacy in front of hiring managers who regularly work with sponsored employees.
Address cap timing early in the offer conversation
If you need an H-1B and aren't cap-exempt, USCIS only accepts petitions in April for an October 1 start. Raise this timeline with your Zillow recruiter before offer stage so both sides can plan around the lottery and filing window.
Use Migrate Mate to surface active Development Manager openings
Zillow posts Development Manager roles across multiple channels and teams. Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsorship-confirmed positions so you're applying to openings where the visa pathway is already established, not just assumed.
Prepare your credential documentation before PERM begins
If Zillow moves you toward an EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card, DOL's PERM process requires a precise match between your actual qualifications and the job description. Have degree certificates, transcripts, and employment verification letters ready before the petition is filed.
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Does Zillow sponsor H-1B visas for Development Managers?
Yes, Zillow sponsors H-1B visas for Development Manager roles. The company works with immigration counsel to file petitions for qualified candidates. If you're subject to the annual H-1B cap, the April registration window determines your start date. Candidates already holding H-1B status through another employer can transfer without waiting for the next lottery cycle.
Which visa types does Zillow commonly use for Development Manager roles?
Zillow sponsors a range of visa categories for Development Managers, including H-1B, F-1 OPT and CPT, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, J-1, and employment-based Green Card pathways such as EB-2 and EB-3. The right category depends on your nationality, current status, and career stage. Confirming which applies to your situation before you reach the offer stage prevents delays.
What qualifications and experience does Zillow expect for a Development Manager?
Zillow typically looks for Development Managers with a background in software engineering combined with experience leading cross-functional teams. Familiarity with agile delivery, data platforms, or consumer-facing marketplace products is valued given Zillow's core business. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field is standard for sponsored roles, as it anchors the specialty occupation classification required for H-1B and Green Card petitions.
How do I apply for Development Manager jobs at Zillow?
You can browse and apply for Development Manager openings at Zillow through Migrate Mate, which surfaces sponsorship-confirmed roles so you know the visa pathway is supported before you apply. Zillow's recruiting process typically involves an initial screen, technical and behavioral interviews, and a hiring panel. Sponsorship questions are best raised with the recruiter during the initial screen rather than waiting until an offer is in hand.
How do I plan my timeline if I need visa sponsorship for a Zillow Development Manager role?
Timeline depends on your visa category. F-1 OPT lets you start work while USCIS processes your H-1B petition. TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals can be granted at the border with an offer letter, making it one of the faster paths. H-1B cap cases require the April lottery, with employment beginning October 1 at the earliest. Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 involves DOL PERM labor certification first, which adds months to the overall process.
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