As a Senior Data Scientist you will operate as a technical leader and end-to-end owner of complex marketing measurement problems. You will combine rigorous statistical thinking with scalable engineering practices to deliver durable measurement systems - not just one-off analyses.
You will help Zillow advance toward a modern marketing science framework where:
Experimentation and observational modeling complement each other
MMM geo-experiments and digital incrementality align
Models are reproducible monitored and decision-ready
Insights translate directly into business action
In addition to a competitive base salary and benefits this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience performance and location.
You are a senior-level individual contributor who combines:
Strong causal inference and statistical rigor
Production-oriented data science practices
Business intuition around marketing investment efficiency
Clear communication and executive storytelling
You think in systems not just models. You understand that marketing science requires harmonizing experimentation observational methods forecasting and optimization and you can operate comfortably across all.
Basic Qualifications:
MS with 5 years of industry experience in data science applied science or marketing analytics; OR
5 years of experience in marketing analytics measurement or growth data science.
Strong expertise in causal inference and statistical modeling.
Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python or R.
Experience building analyses or models that are repeatedly used for business decisions.
Experience working with large-scale noisy datasets (e.g. clickstream media data multi-terabyte sources).
Strong cross-functional communication skills.
Nice to have qualifications:
Hands-on experience with Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM).
Deep experience designing and analyzing A/B tests and geo-experiments.
Expertise in incrementality and uplift modeling.
Experience building scalable experimentation or modeling platforms.
Strong understanding of attribution methodologies and trade-offs.
Practical MLOps experience:
Model versioning
Monitoring and observability
Reproducibility standards
Shared codebase collaboration
Experience with tools such as Databricks Snowflake Airflow dbt Tableau Looker or similar.
Understanding of privacy shifts (cookie deprecation signal loss) and their impact on marketing measurement.
Experience supporting both B2C and B2B marketing strategies.
At Zillow were reimagining how people movethrough the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S. we help customers navigate buying selling financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether youre working in tech sales operations or design youll be part of a company thats reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.
Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2025 and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care 2025 list reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative inclusive and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.
No matter where you sit in the organization your work will help drive innovation support our customers and move the industryand your careerforward together.
Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please contact your recruiter directly.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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