AI Applied Scientist - PhD Intern, Evaluation Systems and Metrics
ZillowLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted October 30, 2025
Internship
About the Company
Zillow is a leading real estate platform in the U.S., helping customers navigate buying, selling, financing, and renting with greater ease and confidence.
Job Description
We are seeking remote PhD interns for Summer 2026 to help develop cutting-edge evaluation methodologies for AI systems. The role involves creating robust, scalable metrics and frameworks to assess the quality, consistency, and performance of generative models across multiple modalities.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a PhD student in computer science, machine learning, computer vision, or a related field, with strong publication record
- Background in one or more of the following areas: evaluation methodologies for AI/ML systems, computer vision metrics and 3D consistency assessment, generative model evaluation, multi-modal assessment and automated feedback systems, knowledge of data privacy methods
- Familiarity with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers)
- Strong research mindset, with motivation to publish
- Interest in applying AI to complex, multi-stakeholder domains
Benefits
- Remote work option
- Opportunity to work with a leading company in the real estate industry
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status