FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Principal Machine Learning Engineer role at Zillow?
The principal focus of this role is to develop and deploy advanced multimodal foundational AI technologies that enhance Zillow's AI capabilities in perception, language understanding, deep reasoning, and reinforcement learning.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates are required to have a Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of 7+ years of experience in building large-scale AI solutions.
What type of experience is preferred for this role?
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with agent-based systems, multi-agent collaboration, dialogue systems capable of multi-step reasoning, and scaling AI services to handle high volumes of daily interactions.
What frameworks should candidates be familiar with?
Candidates should be proficient with frameworks such as AgentSDK, LangChain, and LangGraph, as they are essential to the development of multi-agent systems.
Is mentorship a part of this role?
Yes, the role involves mentoring and guiding engineering teams on best practices for agentic AI solutions and responsible AI usage.
How does Zillow promote work-life balance?
Zillow offers flexible remote work arrangements to ensure a focus on work-life balance for its employees.
What opportunities for professional development are available?
Zillow provides professional development opportunities and continuous learning support to help employees grow in their careers.
Does Zillow offer health and wellness benefits?
Yes, Zillow offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with employee wellness programs and resources.
What is Zillow's stance on diversity and inclusion?
Zillow is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their background or characteristics.
What are the key responsibilities of the Principal Machine Learning Engineer?
Key responsibilities include designing and developing multi-agent systems, leveraging advanced AI models to build prototypes, converting prototypes into scalable solutions, leading applied science projects, and collaborating cross-functionally to integrate AI solutions into Zillow's platform.