Zillow
Principal Data Scientist - Rentals Shopping
$173K–$291K
Remote-USA · Remote · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 8+ years in quantitative analysis, advanced modeling, and experimentation at scale in consumer-facing technology environments.
- Education
- Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Computer Science), or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Leads data science strategy for Zillow’s Rentals Shopping pillar, using analysis, modeling, and experimentation to improve renter experiences and business outcomes.
What you'll do
- Identify growth opportunities and shape the Rentals Shopping product roadmap through analysis of consumer behavior and market dynamics.
- Lead modeling and experimentation, including A/B tests, for rental search, ranking, personalization, and marketplace efficiency.
- Partner with product, engineering, and design leaders; mentor data scientists and apply AI to improve data science and user-facing solutions.
What they ask for
- Expert in SQL and Python, with statistical modeling experience in big data environments.
- Proven track record shaping product roadmaps and driving business outcomes through data-driven insights.
- Ability to influence senior cross-functional leaders and communicate complex analysis as actionable recommendations.
- High initiative and ownership, including setting direction and driving execution across partners.
Pay
USD $182,100.00 - $290,900.00 annually (base salary); USD $173,000.00 - $276,400.00 annually (base salary)
Tools
SQL, Python, Databricks, Snowflake
AI focus
Use modern AI, including LLMs and agentic workflows, to increase data science velocity, improve model quality, and scale intelligent user-facing solutions.
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