Cultural evaporation - Senior Engineering Manager Zillow Employee Review

3.0
May 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fulltime wfh if you’re into that. Monthly home office stipend.

Cons

Culture has shifted in several ways. Hiring is primarily done in Mexico. Ratings scale changes every year. Benefits are less than they used to be. Politics and performative output are more common. Engineers are required to do more without equivalent compensation increases

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Zillow Response
3w
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that the flexibility of Cloud HQ and the home office stipend continue to be valuable parts of your experience. 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
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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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