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Zillow's Data Science Engineer roles sit at the intersection of real estate intelligence and large-scale ML systems, covering everything from pricing models to search personalization. Zillow has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent across a range of visa categories for this function.
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The Agentic AI team at Zillow is at the forefront of transforming the real estate industry by helping millions of people use AI assistants to find their next home. We aim to redefine the home shopping and transaction experience by providing an always-on assistant that integrates personalized user insights with Zillow’s knowledge. This lean, customer-focused team of engineers independently ships features and has the autonomy to move fast and make decisions.
About the role
As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer on the Agentic Artificial Intelligence team, you will get to:
- Develop large-scale, fault-tolerant multimodal agentic experiences that reach millions of customers
- Design and develop multiple agent interaction modes, including Voice AI and Deep Research.
- Pioneer robust evaluation frameworks, tracing systems, and safety guardrails to ensure our highly-visible AI agents remain trustworthy and responsible
- Remain on the cutting edge of emerging agentic paradigms and convert them into tangible product innovation
- Lead complex, multi-team initiatives, bridging the gap between applied research and highly scalable engineering
- Distill complex research findings and AI system architectures into actionable insights for a diverse audience, including executives and cross-functional partner teams
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. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.
In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $204,400.00 - $326,600.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.
In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $194,200.00 - $310,200.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations 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. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.
Who you are
As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer, you are a roll-up-the-sleeves and get-it-done technical leader who can marry state-of-the-art technology with large-scale engineering. We are looking for someone who has:
- A master's degree or above, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with emphasis on building products using frontier multimodal LLMs
- 5+ years of experience with a proven track record of deploying large-scale ML models, with the most recent 2-3 years building agent-based systems, multi-agent collaboration, or similar paradigms
- Experience developing engaging dialogue systems capable of long conversations, context-aware tool selection, and compliant response generation
- Experience building AI services capable of handling hundreds of millions of daily interactions with high availability, low latency, and robust fault tolerance
- Familiarity with various agentic AI frameworks, such as LangGraph, Agents SDK, AutoGen, and production ML infrastructure
- A track record of writing articles, patents, and publishing high-impact research is a strong plus
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across teams and present to executive leadership
Get to know us
At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through 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 you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that’s 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 industry—and your career—forward, 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 Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
About the team
The Agentic AI team at Zillow is at the forefront of transforming the real estate industry by helping millions of people use AI assistants to find their next home. We aim to redefine the home shopping and transaction experience by providing an always-on assistant that integrates personalized user insights with Zillow’s knowledge. This lean, customer-focused team of engineers independently ships features and has the autonomy to move fast and make decisions.
About the role
As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer on the Agentic Artificial Intelligence team, you will get to:
- Develop large-scale, fault-tolerant multimodal agentic experiences that reach millions of customers
- Design and develop multiple agent interaction modes, including Voice AI and Deep Research.
- Pioneer robust evaluation frameworks, tracing systems, and safety guardrails to ensure our highly-visible AI agents remain trustworthy and responsible
- Remain on the cutting edge of emerging agentic paradigms and convert them into tangible product innovation
- Lead complex, multi-team initiatives, bridging the gap between applied research and highly scalable engineering
- Distill complex research findings and AI system architectures into actionable insights for a diverse audience, including executives and cross-functional partner teams
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. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.
In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $204,400.00 - $326,600.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.
In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $194,200.00 - $310,200.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations 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. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.
Who you are
As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer, you are a roll-up-the-sleeves and get-it-done technical leader who can marry state-of-the-art technology with large-scale engineering. We are looking for someone who has:
- A master's degree or above, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with emphasis on building products using frontier multimodal LLMs
- 5+ years of experience with a proven track record of deploying large-scale ML models, with the most recent 2-3 years building agent-based systems, multi-agent collaboration, or similar paradigms
- Experience developing engaging dialogue systems capable of long conversations, context-aware tool selection, and compliant response generation
- Experience building AI services capable of handling hundreds of millions of daily interactions with high availability, low latency, and robust fault tolerance
- Familiarity with various agentic AI frameworks, such as LangGraph, Agents SDK, AutoGen, and production ML infrastructure
- A track record of writing articles, patents, and publishing high-impact research is a strong plus
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across teams and present to executive leadership
Get to know us
At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through 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 you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that’s 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 industry—and your career—forward, 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 Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Frame your portfolio around real estate data
Zillow evaluates Data Science Engineers on applied ML and large-scale data pipelines. Before applying, build or update portfolio projects that reflect real estate or marketplace domains, such as pricing models, geospatial analysis, or recommendation systems.
Confirm LCA wage tier during offer negotiation
Zillow files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before your H-1B can be submitted. The certified LCA locks in your wage level, so confirm your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your specific location before signing.
Use Migrate Mate to identify active openings
Zillow's Data Science Engineer headcount shifts by team and quarter. Use Migrate Mate to filter and track open roles that explicitly support visa sponsorship, so you're applying to positions that are actively funded and approved for international candidates.
Prepare for system design interviews specific to real estate scale
Zillow's interview process for this role tests your ability to architect data systems at marketplace scale, including real-time property valuation pipelines and multi-terabyte feature stores. Practice system design with real estate platform constraints, not generic FAANG scenarios.
Understand cap-exempt timing if changing from another status
If you're transferring from a TN or J-1, Zillow can file an H-1B change-of-status petition, but you'll still be subject to the annual cap and lottery. USCIS registration opens each March, so plan your offer acceptance timing around that window.
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Does Zillow sponsor H-1B visas for Data Science Engineers?
Yes, Zillow sponsors H-1B visas for Data Science Engineer roles. The company files both initial cap-subject petitions and transfers for candidates already holding H-1B status with another employer. Sponsorship is standard for this function given the technical depth required, though the H-1B lottery means timing your application to the March USCIS registration window is critical.
Which visa types does Zillow commonly use for Data Science Engineer roles?
For Data Science Engineers, Zillow supports H-1B, F-1 OPT and CPT, TN, J-1, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. F-1 OPT is the most common entry point for recent graduates. Candidates already in the U.S. on TN status can transition to H-1B sponsorship once they receive an offer.
How do I apply for Data Science Engineer jobs at Zillow?
Applications go through Zillow's careers portal. Filter by engineering roles and look for postings that reference data science, machine learning, or analytics engineering. Migrate Mate is a practical way to surface active Zillow Data Science Engineer openings that are confirmed open to visa sponsorship, saving time compared to manually tracking Zillow's job board.
What qualifications does Zillow expect for Data Science Engineer candidates?
Zillow typically looks for experience with large-scale ML pipelines, proficiency in Python or Scala, and familiarity with distributed data systems such as Spark or Databricks. A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, statistics, or a related field is expected. Domain experience in real estate, marketplaces, or geospatial data strengthens a candidate's profile significantly.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship from Zillow?
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for the fiscal year starting October 1. If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer needs to file before your OPT expires. Aim to have an offer finalized by February so Zillow's immigration counsel has time to prepare the petition. Premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days, is available if you need a faster decision.
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