Zillow reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(2,509 total reviews)
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Jeremy Wacksman

56% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Zillow has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,509 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Zillow employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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3K reviews
5.0
Jun 19, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Awesome culture, great benefits, amazing product, great pay.

Cons

Cannot think of any cons

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Zillow Response
10y
Great to hear how well you're doing at Zillow! Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback. Doug Slotkin VP, Local Ad Sales
5.0
Jun 17, 2015

Awesome Company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great working environment, definitely still has a start up feel to it

Cons

Upward movement in terms of promotions are harder to come by

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Zillow Response
11y
I'm glad you like working at Zillow and feel that it is still a startup. As I have said many times, being a startup is a "state of mind", and Zillow is still definitely a startup. It doesn't matter if we're publicly traded or privately held, if we're 2000 employees or 20 employees. To me, being a startup means that we're taking risks, swinging big, and constantly reinventing our company and our business model. That's what keeps it fun.
5.0
Jun 15, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Product Team Structure - Engineering teams at Zillow have clearly defined goals and ownerships. I know what my team needs to do we can usually get it done without spending ages talking and coordinating with other teams. Company Vision - Management does a good job of communicating where the company is going both in the next months and years and make it clear how everyone fits into that plan and how their work contributes to that goal. Ownership - I don't know anyone at Zillow who feels their job isn't important, or as a joke goes is responsible for polishing the print button, everyone can get enough responsibility to push themselves to the limit. Opportunities for growth - My manager sincerely cares about my success and helps identify ways for me to improve and grow. I feel that my career has accelerated since I've joined Zillow. Company culture - I can tell that everyone I work with wants to be there and cares about their job and the success of the company. Working in a place like this is inspiring and pushes me to perform better. Benefits & Pay - Zillow benefits and pay have become more competitive over the last few years. It's especially good if you're bullish on the stock, because bonuses are still paid in stock options. Also, as of today there's a discretionary time off policy which means you can take as much time off as you see fit. Work/Life Balance - many people I know work 40-50 hours per week and are successful. There's no pressure to work overtime unless there's an exceptional business need. Office - The office in downtown Seattle is amazing. Great views, standing desks, snacks, coffee & espresso machines, and weekly yoga.

Cons

Stock Options - depending on when you got your stock and when you plan to cash it in these can work against you compared to how you're paid at other big companies. I think this is a good con and filters for the right people. Change/Growth - Zillow is growing quickly and so far has managed to deal with the larger size well, but this is always going to be a risk. It's no longer a start-up.

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Zillow Response
11y
Thank you very much for sharing your experiences at Zillow. Having people feel connected to their teams and understand how their work can make a difference and how it is tied to company goals is something I feel very strongly about. I am glad you are experiencing that on our team. I encourage you to be a part of making sure we continue to live our core values as we grow. It is a risk, but one we are working to stay ahead of. The best ideas come from the individual team members, so if you every see something that we could be doing better, please come find me. Thanks again - David Beitel CTO, Zillow Group
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