Senior Data Scientist

About the team You are a technically strong and commercially minded data scientist with deep expertise in marketing measurement and analytics. You understand how MMM, attribution, and causal inference connect to real marketing investment decisions, and you have the leadership presence to influence how those decisions get made. You combine statistical rigor with the ability to develop people and drive delivery in a distributed team environment. You are comfortable operating as both a strategic thought partner to senior stakeholders and a hands-on technical reviewer for your team’s most challenging work. Zillow Group is a strategic, mission-driven organization focused on delivering exceptional experiences and measurable outcomes. Our work spans cross-functional partnership, scalable programs and operational excellence in support of Zillow’s mission. We bring deep experience working across diverse teams in a dynamic, high-growth environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive meaningful business impact. We are seeking an experienced professional to support our workforce expansion in India. About the role You bring experience from organizations where marketing analytics is taken seriously—whether that’s a global technology company, an Indian consumer tech company, a data-driven marketing organization, or a specialist analytics firm. You understand the discipline of marketing science and the craft of building teams that do it well. Required Qualifications 8+ years of hands-on experience in data science, marketing analytics, or applied measurement, Deep expertise in Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM): methodology, tooling, business integration, and stakeholder communication. Strong knowledge of marketing attribution, incrementality testing, and causal inference methods (geo-testing, diff-in-diff, synthetic controls, uplift modeling). Experience with performance forecasting and budget optimization in a marketing context. Proven ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders across functions and geographies. Strong executive communication skills: comfortable presenting complex methodology and business implications to senior marketing and business leaders. Deep proficiency in SQL and Python or R; experience operating in production analytics environments. Comfort operating in a globally distributed team environment with US-based counterparts. This role has been categorized as an Office position. “Office” employees regularly work at the Zillow India office for approximately 80 to 100 percent of their time each month. Employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Zillow has not defined a reasonable distance, and expects employees will use judgment in determining this for themselves and understand the implications re: time commitment and cost of daily commute. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role are eligible for incentive compensation subject to applicable laws and relevant Zillow policies. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Who you are Nice to Have Exposure to offline marketing analytics, brand measurement, or upper-funnel attribution. Experience scaling and modernizing legacy marketing measurement infrastructure. Familiarity with dbt, Databricks, Snowflake, Airflow, or comparable data infrastructure. Experience building or managing analytics teams across multiple geographies. What Sets You Apart You build measurement frameworks that marketing leaders actually use to make decisions—not just deliver reports You communicate across the spectrum—from walking an analyst through a causal design to presenting budget implications to a CMO You hold a high bar for analytical credibility while being pragmatic about delivery timelines You build strong cross-geography partnerships You stay technically grounded even as your scope grows—you know when to go hands-on and when to step back 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., Zillow helps millions of customers navigate buying, selling, financing, and renting with greater ease and confidence. Our teams in India play a critical role in building and scaling the technology, products, and operations that power this experience. Whether you’re working in tech, operations, or shared services, you’ll collaborate with global partners to solve meaningful problems and help more people make home a reality. Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the U.S.. 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, maternity status, HIV status, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with disabilities, in accordance with applicable policies.