Zillow

Seattle
5,001-10,000 employees
Zillow is the leading real estate and rental marketplace dedicated to empowering consumers with data, inspiration and knowledge around the place they call home.

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

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About the team

Zillow Group is currently seeking a Data Scientist to join the Agent Analytics team. Our team is tasked with absorbing billions of rows of data from dozens of sources, organizing them, analyzing them, and visualizing them to help inform both short- and long-term decision-making.

Our structure is very flat and you will soon find yourself communicating directly with Senior Leadership. Each team member focuses on a cross-section of the Zillow Group community. Below are some of the areas in which our Data Scientists focus their energy.

Business. Build data-driven insights to fuel the future of Zillow Group’s Agent business. Find opportunities for innovation and assess performance of current initiatives.

Sales. Analyze the intersection of human behavior, incentive structures, and sales process to build a more efficient sales force.

Product. Measure user engagement and impact of product initiatives on key metrics and influence our product roadmap. Develop models that drive product features and experiences.

Tools. Create data-focused information products from billions of data points we collect every single day for internal and external clients.

About the role

Once you're here, you'll work to make important, strategic decisions that influence the direction of the company. More specifically:

  • Dive into Zillow's internal and third party data (think Hive, Presto, SQL Server, Redshift, Python, Mode Analytics, Tableau, R) to make strategic recommendations (e.g., personalized user flows, segmented marketing audiences, more accurate forecasts).

  • Assist in the prioritization and development of new product features and business initiatives. Compile and analyze data describing the performance of those initiatives (e.g., AB tests, pilots, incrementality tests).

  • Develop a common language and approach to analyzing and communicating information and insights across teams.

  • Create, maintain, and document a robust set of metrics to monitor day-to-day bug detection and long-term performance tracking.

  • Tell stories that describe analytical results and insights in meetings of all sizes with diverse audiences.

  • Consult with business partners and provide insight to a variety of non-technical audiences to ensure that all levels of Zillow Group make data-driven decisions.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in any of the 50 US States, with limited exceptions. In certain cases, an employee in a remote-designated job may need to live in a specific region or time zone to support customers or clients as part of their role.

Who you are

You will not shy away from complexity or uncertainty. You will develop a deep understanding of our mission, business models, and personas. We want you to use that intuition you've developed (both in business and real life) to find opportunities for growth and cultivate insights from our massive data sets. We're looking for a seasoned data scientist who has:

  • An undergraduate or Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g. science, engineering, economics, finance, statistics, or similar) or demonstrable experience within data science and analytics.

  • 2+ years of work experience involving quantitative data analysis and complex problem solving (preferably focused on consumer-facing internet products).

  • Foundational analytical skills (proven understanding of SQL, command of Excel, and experience using R and/or Python) and a Tableau pro.

  • Experience directly querying multi-terabyte-sized data sets (e.g. with Hive and Presto) including clickstream data and raw data ingested from non-standard platforms (e.g., homegrown systems).

  • An understanding of concepts, terminology, and measurement issues related to web traffic.

  • Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills to concisely communicate in a way that provides context, offers insights, and minimizes misinterpretation.

  • The skills to work cross-functionally and push business partners to focus on realistic goals and projects.

Get to know us

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

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