Zillow
Applied Scientist (Economics) Intern
$104K–$166K
Seattle-WA-2nd Ave · Office · Internship · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- No number of years specified; coursework and research experience in time-series and causal analysis are stated.
- Education
- Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in statistics, economics, data science, applied mathematics, quantitative finance, or a related quantitative field.
About the job
An economics-focused intern analyzes business and housing data, builds forecasting and causal models, designs experiments, and communicates findings to inform Zillow’s business decisions.
What you'll do
- Clean and validate data, build and evaluate prediction and forecasting models, and investigate business trends and forecast errors.
- Develop causal models and design experiments to improve pricing and business operations.
- Create reproducible analyses and communicate findings, recommendations, and limitations to stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, with expected graduation between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Strong foundation in probability, statistics, and regression analysis, with exposure to econometrics and time-series and causal analysis through coursework and research.
- Ability to use Python or similar for data preparation, analysis, and modeling, or to clearly express statistical concepts through pseudocode and reason about edge cases.
- Ability to explain analytical findings clearly and collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Pay
$104,000.00 - $166,000.00 annually (USD, base salary)
Tools
Python
AI focus
Use AI tools to accelerate and expand work without outsourcing independent thinking.
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