Senior Analytics Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 4, 2026. Zillow scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the team
You’ll join Zillow’s Data Analytics and Insights organization, where we turn complex data into clear, actionable guidance for teams across the business. This team partners closely with product, marketing, and operations to build trusted reporting, scalable data solutions, and insights that help drive strategic decisions and improve day-to-day execution. Together, we foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where curiosity, strong partnership, and a passion for data-informed decision making can make a meaningful impact.About the role
The Senior Analytics Engineer leverages advanced analytics, data modeling, and visualization to translate complex business questions into actionable insights that inform strategic and operational decisions. Partnering closely with product, marketing, and operations stakeholders, this role designs and maintains robust BI solutions and self-service reporting, improves data quality and accessibility, and mentors others on data-driven decision making.
You will get to
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable business intelligence solutions, including semantic models, dashboards, and standardized reports that support enterprise decision making.
Translate ambiguous business problems into clear analytical frameworks, define success metrics, and deliver data-driven recommendations that influence strategies for growth, efficiency, and customer experience.
Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product Management, Marketing, Finance, Operations) to understand requirements, prioritize BI initiatives, and ensure analytics solutions are aligned with business goals and data governance standards.
Drive improvements in data quality, consistency across surfaces, and documentation by collaborating with data engineering and data management teams on source validation, metric definitions, and BI best practices.
Optimize and automate recurring reporting and analytics workflows to improve reliability, reduce manual effort, and expand self-service capabilities for business stakeholders.
Mentor and coach analysts and business users in interpreting data, using BI tools effectively, and applying analytical best practices to support a culture of data-informed decision making.
In addition to a competitive base salary and benefits, this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location.
Who you are
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Business, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in business intelligence, analytics, or a closely related field, working with large datasets to develop dashboards and analytical solutions.
Proven experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and deliver BI products that drive measurable business outcomes.
Demonstrated proficiency with modern BI and data visualization tools, SQL for data querying, and foundational data modeling concepts as well as understanding of semantic layer design, metrics-as-code patterns and data governance.
Understanding how structured data is consumed by AI Systems and ML Workflows.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 people 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.
How we work is a key part of that transformation. Through Cloud HQ, our strategic approach to distributed work, most employees have the flexibility to work from wherever they’re most productive-enabling us to move fast, stay connected and deliver on our people promise.
Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the U.S.. Zillow was named one ofFORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026, and included on TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 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 committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and to providing equal employment opportunities. We comply with applicable laws that prohibit discrimination in employment and recruitment.
If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter directly.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment based on their qualifications and ability to perform the functions of the position, without discrimination and in accordance with applicable 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.