Principal Security Engineer

About the team The Principal, Information Security provides expert leadership across Zillow’s security landscape, shaping enterprise security strategy, driving the design and implementation of advanced security controls, and partnering with senior technology and business leaders to reduce risk while enabling innovation. This role serves as a subject matter expert on complex and ambiguous security challenges, leading cross-functional efforts to protect Zillow’s platforms, data, and customers. Zillow Group is a strategic, mission-driven organization focused on delivering exceptional experiences and measurable outcomes. Our work spans cross-functional partnership, scalable programs and operational excellence in support of Zillow’s mission. We bring deep experience working across diverse teams in a dynamic, high-growth environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive meaningful business impact. We are seeking an experienced professional to support our workforce expansion in India.

About the role Define and drive Zillow’s information security strategy and roadmap across products, platforms, and infrastructure in partnership with senior engineering and business leaders. Lead the design and implementation of enterprise security architectures, including identity and access management, network and application security, data protection, and cloud security controls. Anticipate, assess, and mitigate complex, ambiguous security risks by guiding threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response practices across teams. Influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners to embed security-by-design into product development lifecycles, engineering standards, and operating processes. Mentor and coach security and engineering professionals, building security capabilities, sharing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in security. Evaluate and introduce emerging security technologies, patterns, and industry practices, providing data-driven recommendations that balance security, usability, and speed of delivery.

This role has been categorized as an Office position. “Office” employees regularly work at the Zillow India office for approximately 80 to 100 percent of their time each month. Employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Zillow 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 addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role are eligible for incentive compensation subject to applicable laws and relevant Zillow policies. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Who you are Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity engineering, or a closely related technical security role. Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level security initiatives or programs, influencing senior technical and business stakeholders. Track record of designing and implementing security architectures or controls for large-scale, cloud-based or distributed systems. Experience guiding or participating in incident response, threat modeling, or vulnerability management activities in complex environments. Experience mentoring other security or engineering professionals and driving cross-functional security improvements.

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., Zillow helps millions of customers navigate buying, selling, financing, and renting with greater ease and confidence. Our teams in India play a critical role in building and scaling the technology, products, and operations that power this experience.

Whether you’re working in tech, operations, or shared services, you’ll collaborate with global partners to solve meaningful problems and help more people make home a reality.

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 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.

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