Data Scientist II

Overview About the team: As part of the New Construction Data Science team, you will be an integral partner to the New Construction Product & Business Teams. Through organizing, analyzing, and visualizing large datasets, you’ll empower both short and long-term decision-making for a better customer experience. Our team’s structure is very flat and you will soon work directly with Senior Leadership. You’ll also be part of the broader Data Science, Engineering, and Analytics team to learn from your peers and collaborate on various projects. About the role: As a Data Scientist, you will analyze how customers interact with new construction listings, how builders and customers interact with each other, and how builders work with Zillow. You will provide thought leadership in optimizing customer/builder experience and Zillow revenue. In this role, you will: Responsibilities Analyze, interpret, and visualize large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support Zillow’s New Construction business. Effectively communicate complex analytical findings to diverse stakeholders, translating technical concepts into actionable insights and recommendations, and getting stakeholders buy-in. Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to define key metrics, goals, and objectives, and develop data-driven strategies to track and achieve them. Utilize causal inference techniques and novel experimental designs to evaluate the launches of pilot programs. Understand revenue attributes using various modeling techniques. Effectively manage prioritization and planning with key stakeholders. Collaborate with data engineering teams to design and optimize data pipelines and workflows to support efficient data collection, storage, and processing. This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions. In addition to a competitive base salary and benefits, this position is eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Qualifications You are ready to bring your data and analytics expertise to transform what it means to dream, search, and find a home. You seek to understand the many needs of our customers and advocate for them at every turn. You have an appreciation of the unique challenges posed by a multi-platform experience. Creative and enthusiastic about seeking new solutions to problems and opportunities. Have an undergraduate or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g. mathematics, engineering, statistics, finance, or similar). 3+ years of work experience involving quantitative data analysis, experimentation and sophisticated problem-solving, preferably in a consumer-facing product. A strong understanding of statistical concepts, measurement issues, and inference techniques. Experience articulating and translating business questions and using statistical techniques to arrive at answers. Proficiency in SQL, Python/R, along with experience with visualization tools and working with terabyte-sized clickstream data. Experience with ETL pipelines, scheduling and productionalizing. (Airflow, Spark, or similar experience is a plus) Ability to think creatively and provide thoughtful, agile insights. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to distill analysis into simple, structured frameworks with concrete action plans. Able to work across silos and influence business partners to set realistic goals and focus on data-driven solutions. Here at Zillow, we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences. 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., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you’re working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that’s reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality. Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of the 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. Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr