Manager, Data Science
At a glance
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As a Manager of Data Science within Zillow’s Rentals Analytics team, you will lead a high-performing group focused on revolutionizing the rental shopping experience. Your daily responsibilities include setting technical direction for measurement and experimentation across the rental shopping funnel, developing data scientists through mentoring and coaching, and influencing senior stakeholders with data-driven recommendations to drive product innovation and business growth. You must have expertise in SQL, Python, A/B testing, causal inference, and consumer behavior modeling, along with experience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Design teams. This role offers the chance to shape the future of rental shopping at Zillow by leveraging large-scale datasets and advanced analytics tools while scaling measurement frameworks across diverse markets and renter segments.
Skills
What you'll do
- Set technical direction for measuring and optimizing rental shopping funnel.
- Develop data scientists in experimentation, causal inference, and product analytics.
- Define scalable frameworks for A/B testing and consumer behavior modeling.
- Influence senior stakeholders with data-driven recommendations for product improvements.
- Ensure analytical rigor translates into tangible business growth and product enhancements.
What we're looking for
- 6+ years of data science experience with at least 2 years leading or mentoring data scientists.
- Direct experience in consumer-facing products, owning experimentation and funnel measurement.
- Strong understanding of A/B testing, causal inference, and consumer behavior modeling.
- Experience working with large-scale behavioral datasets using SQL and Python.
- Proven ability to integrate experimentation methods into coherent measurement frameworks.
- Deep proficiency in cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Design teams.
- Strong executive communication skills for influencing senior leadership decisions.
Employer
About Zillow
Zillow Group is a leading real estate and rental marketplace providing consumers with data, tools, and services to find, buy, sell, rent, and finance homes, and connecting buyers with agents and lenders. Industry: Real Estate Technology & Marketplace
Zillow currently has 35 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $160,900–$257,100 across 35 roles with salary data.
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