Principal Data Scientist - Rentals Shopping

Principal Data Scientist - Rentals Shopping job description at Zillow Group. The role involves driving the long-term data strategy for the Rentals Shopping pillar, elevating statistical rigor, and partnering with product, engineering, and design leaders to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable product and business strategies.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Computer Science)
• Substantial experience (typically 8+ years) in quantitative analysis, advanced modeling, and experimentation at scale in consumer-facing technology environments
• Technical skills: Expert in SQL and Python, with experience applying statistical modeling (e.g., causal inference, time series) in big data environments such as Databricks or Snowflake
• Product and business impact: Proven track record of shaping long-term product roadmaps and driving meaningful business outcomes through data-driven insights
• Leadership and communication: Ability to influence senior cross-functional leaders and turn complex analysis into clear, executive-ready recommendations and action plans

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Eligibility for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance, and location
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan