Applied Scientist

About the team The Specialist II, Applied Science applies advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to solve moderately complex business problems, improve customer experiences, and strengthen Zillow’s data-driven products and services. In this role, you collaborate with cross-functional partners to design, build, and deploy scalable machine learning models and experiments in the domain of computer vision that translate data and research into measurable impact.

With guidance from your manager, lead the end-to-end development of computer vision and machine learning solutions, from problem framing and data exploration through modeling, evaluation, and iteration. Develop novel approaches using state-of-the-art 3D computer vision and generative AI techniques using both images and video. Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate ambiguous business priorities into clear scientific requirements that align with team and company priorities.

Design, implement, and analyze experiments to measure the impact of model-driven features and guide data-informed decisions. Build, validate, and maintain production-quality data pipelines, features, and model artifacts that are reliable, reproducible, and aligned with established quality standards. Communicate technical findings, model performance, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences through clear narratives, visualizations, and recommendations.

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