Zillow interviews
Zillow interviewsUS cloud architecture · shared network cost and operating ownership · September 2025 work account
Choose the network boundary
“this data transfer cost could exceed the hourly cost of a local endpoint or NAT.”
Craig LinkChief Cloud Architect, Zillow
Compare fixed and transfer costs
A shared component has a lower fixed charge but adds transfer cost. At what observed workload would you choose a local component, and which cost inputs must you check first?
ExampleMake the cost review part of the work
“it definitely took some time (years)”
Craig LinkChief Cloud Architect, Zillow
A dashboard does not assign a decision
The cost dashboard is available, but the workload owner does not use it. Who must review the actual charge, when must they review it, and what change would make them reopen the design?
ExampleLast reviewed