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Zillow · Hybrid · Seattle-WA-2nd Ave

About the team

At Zillow, you’ll have the rare chance to shape the most significant moments of people’s lives - redefining how they buy, sell, rent, and finance homes.

For bold and hardworking people who thrive in an environment always in motion, Zillow is the place to advance your career, our company, and even an industry. We align our actions to our values and keep our consumers at the heart of every decision.

Here, you’ll be part of a team with a proven history of leadership and innovation that encourages new insights and gives you the keys to move them forward. Join us as we make our next big move, crafting a truly seamless real estate transaction experience for our consumers.

About the role

At Zillow, interns do meaningful work that contributes to the business from day one. Our nine-week summer internship program, running June through August, gives students the opportunity to bring their ideas and perspectives to real projects alongside Zillow teams.

Interns build hands-on experience, connect with mentors and leaders, and take part in learning and community experiences with their intern cohort. Our 2027 internships are based in Seattle and follow a hybrid schedule, with interns generally working together in person Tuesday through Thursday. Eligible interns may receive a stipend to help offset summer housing relocation costs.


As a Software Development Engineer Intern at Zillow Group, you will partner with people who are passionate about our product. Through mentoring from fellow developers, you will gain tremendous experience in multiple functional areas, setting the stage for a well-rounded computer science career. Work on real problems and ship your code.


  • Work at one of our highly rated brands, enjoying the best of both worlds between a large company (stability) and a small startup (growth potential and impact)
  • Opportunity to own and tackle sophisticated problems
  • Work with highly accomplished teammates and craft your own path to achieving your career goals
  • Competitive pay and benefits like: health benefits, intern-only events, speaker series, exposure to senior leadership, and many more

This role has been categorized as an Office position. “Office” employees regularly work at an existing ZG corporate office for approximately 80 to 100 percent of their time each month. Employees must live within reasonable commuting distance of their designated ZG office. ZG has not defined a reasonable distance, and expects employees will use judgment in determining this for themselves and understand the implications re: time commitment and cost of daily commute.

In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $104,000.00 - $166,000.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

Who you are

  • Currently working towards a BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
  • Strong coding knowledge (preferably Java, Python, C++, Javascript and/or other languages)
  • Ability to optimally articulate technical challenges and solutions
  • Ability and interest to work at all levels of the software stack
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools to build software, with judgment to evaluate and refine AI-generated output
  • Experience coding on Unix OS platform strongly preferred

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 people 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 reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.


How we work is a key part of that transformation. Through Cloud HQ, our strategic approach to distributed work, most employees have the flexibility to work from wherever they’re most productive—enabling us to move fast, stay connected and deliver on our people promise. 


Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the U.S. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026, and included on TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 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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How this Software Engineer salary compares

This role pays $135,000/yr — in line with the typical range for Software Engineer roles.

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Typical range $133,404–$215,000/yr, from 11,178 comparable Software Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Software Engineer salary insights →

About Zillow

At Zillow, flexibility isn’t a perk - it’s how we work. Cloud HQ is our distributed work model, built on trust, clear systems, and the belief that you can do great work from wherever you are. It’s not about where you work. It’s about moving forward - together.

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