# Principal Data Scientist - Rentals Shopping

Hiring organization: [Zillow](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/zillow)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/899aa231-dfcd-4c98-9eac-12bf93d555cc

Listed on Zillow's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Principal
- Location: Remote-USA
- Remote: yes
- Salary: 169300 – 284700 USD per year

## Summary

Lead data science strategy for Zillow's rental marketplace, partnering with product leadership to identify growth opportunities and drive high-impact features through rigorous analysis and experimentation. This role suits experienced quantitative researchers who thrive in fast-moving consumer tech environments and want to influence product direction at scale.

_Our summary, not Zillow's wording._

## Skills named

A/B Testing, Databricks, Python, Snowflake, SQL, Statistical Modeling, Time Series Analysis

## Required

- Ph.D. or Master's degree in quantitative field or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years experience in quantitative analysis, advanced modeling, and experimentation at scale in consumer-facing technology
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python
- Experience with statistical modeling techniques in big data environments
- Proven track record of shaping product roadmaps and driving business outcomes with data-driven insights
- Ability to influence senior cross-functional leaders and translate complex analysis into actionable recommendations
- Comfortable leading with autonomy in complex business areas

## Nice to have

- Experience applying modern AI including LLMs and agentic workflows
- Background in causal inference or advanced time series modeling
- Non-traditional background or transferable skills from adjacent fields

Apply on Zillow's site: https://zillow.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Zillow_Group_External/job/Remote-USA/Principal-Data-Scientist_P749116-1