Principal Data Scientist at Zillow

About the team
The Strategic Analytics & Operations team is responsible for a metrics driven assessment of whether we are on track for our strategy and data driven insights to evaluate new strategic opportunities. The team covers three key functions: (1) Business Intelligence, (2) Metrics Operations, and (3) Strategic Insights. We collaborate with our most senior leaders to determine what we should be doing as a company, ensure we are successfully accomplishing what we said we would do and executing course corrections.
About the role
As a Principal Data Scientist, you will help to ensure we are measuring and evaluating our strategy and execution. You will also derive data driven insights to support the highest levels of strategy questions at Zillow. You will be partnering with our Strategy & Partnerships, Business Operations, Strategic Finance and M&A, and Investor Relations teams to understand business questions and creatively solve complex business problems with analytic solutions. You will be navigating large and messy datasets, selecting and applying the appropriate methodologies (model building, A/B testing, forecasting, opportunity sizing), designing experimentation frameworks, and collaborating with Data Science, Econ, and Insights teams to complete the analysis. You will proactively and strategically use data to identify “big picture” opportunities for the company, and share your insights to influence product and business leaders across the company.
This is an opportunity to leverage your curiosity, strategic mind, analytical skills, relationship building and presentation strengths to have a meaningful impact with a high level of exposure across the company. This is a high visibility team and role, with broad exposure to every part of our business and the ‘big picture’ of Zillow and exposure to key leaders across the whole company.
You Will Get To:
Influence key leaders in the business, product and data analytics using data driven insightsDrive recommendations on big picture company strategyProvide key inputs to our overall rhythm of business (e.g. monthly product and metrics reviews) Conduct ad hoc analysis and detailed modeling to surface opportunities for Zillow’s strategy and business You will work closely with Strategy & Partnerships, Business Operations, Strategic Finance and M&A, FP&A, Product Operations, leaders in product and the business and our executive team
This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in any of the 50 US States, with limited exceptions. In certain cases, an employee in a remote-designated job may need to live in a specific region or time zone to support customers or clients as part of their role.In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City and Washington the standard base pay range for this role is $165,600.00 - $264,500.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City and Washington and may not be applicable to other locations.In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.
Who you are
Strong business acumen and ability to break down business questions into analysis and insights needed to support recommendationsExcellent at understanding business strategy and requirements to build measurement solutions for use by multiple stakeholders throughout the companyAbility to jump in and conduct exploratory analysis and modeling; transform and distill combine complex and messy data into clear visualizations and actionable insights using appropriate methodology, including model building, A/B testing, forecasting, opportunity sizingAn expert in SQL, R/Python, Excel, and either Tableau, Mode, or other visualization software Practical knowledge of statistics Ability to deliver insights around business problems in a thoughtful and persuasive manner to senior leadershipCan find signal through noise and distill complex and detailed information into simplified content in oral and written formStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities  Highly adaptable, and able to thrive in ambiguous or uncertain environments
Qualifications
8+  years of experience in a combination of strategy, operations, consulting, and analytics rolesExperienced conducting quantitative data analysis using large datasets and data visualization toolsDegree in a quantitative field (e.g. science, engineering, economics, statistics). Advanced degrees preferred. 
Get to know us
Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.
As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.
Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
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 us at RecruitingAccessibility@zillowgroup.com.
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