Principal Data Scientist - Rentals Shopping
Core
Lead data science strategy and experimentation for Zillow's Rentals Shopping pillar to improve how renters discover and secure homes.
Role type
Principal Data Scientist (Strategy & Leadership)
Builds
Rental marketplace product features, search relevance, ranking, and personalization systems
Domain
Real Estate / Consumer Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
SQL, Python, statistical modeling (causal inference, time series), A/B testing design, LLMs and agentic workflows, product roadmap strategy, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in big data environments (Databricks, Snowflake), non-traditional background
Technologies
Databricks, Snowflake, LLMs
Responsibilities
Drive long-term data strategy for the Rentals Shopping pillar; elevate statistical rigor and experimentation practices; partner with product/engineering to translate analysis into business strategy; lead modeling work in search relevance, ranking, and marketplace efficiency; design robust A/B tests; coach and mentor data scientists
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
