Dead end and dying culture - Software Developer Zillow Employee Review

2.0
Feb 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Prior to recent times it had good pay and prospects, but I would be hard-pushed to find a pro right now.

Cons

Morale has fallen off a cliff with large performance layoffs this year under a “raising the bar” banner, demanding more for less. This decimation has gutted the culture. If backfilling happens, it’s with off-shore workers who get half the pay at most. AI vision is the worst I’ve heard of, they absolutely despise their tech workers and can’t wait to not have them in the loop at all. Pay has stagnated, refreshers were overpriced, promotions are no where to be seen outside of management. This is not a career role anymore which is unfortunate as it was once very good.

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Zillow Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We recognize that periods of change can impact people in different ways, particularly when it comes to leadership and evolving business priorities. For current employees, there are established ways to raise issues and provide additional context, including confidential options outlined on the company intranet. We appreciate you sharing your experience.

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Zillow Response
1mo
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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