Within the Agentic AI org, the Applied Reasoning team advances the reasoning depth, quality, and domain intelligence of Zillow’s AI agents. We build high-value agentic capabilities that require multi-step reasoning, structured synthesis, tool-grounded execution, and rigorous quality evaluation to operate reliably in live customer experiences. Our goal is to enable Zillow’s AI Assistant to reason, plan, and act with the depth and judgment of top-performing real estate professionals.About the role
Zillow is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join the Applied Reasoning team within the Agentic AI organization. In this role, you will design, build, and productionize domain-specialized AI capabilities that power Zillow’s next generation real estate experiences. You will focus on advancing multi-step reasoning, structured synthesis, and tool-grounded intelligence that operates reliably at scale in live customer environments.
You Will Get To:
Design and build scalable AI infra and services to power agentic AI applications
Develop advanced reasoning and agentic capabilities that enable AI agents to operate autonomously and adaptively in dynamic, real-world environments
Implement monitoring, evaluation, and optimization processes to ensure reliability and responsiveness in production
Stay at the forefront of agentic AI innovation, bringing emerging techniques into practical application to shape product direction.
Collaborate closely with applied scientists, engineers, and product teams to translate experimental prototypes into robust production systems
Contribute to best practices in distributed ML systems, scalable architecture, and responsible AI deployment
You are a hands-on builder who thrives at the intersection of AI innovation and engineering excellence. You’re skilled at transforming cutting-edge ideas into production systems that scale. We are looking for someone who has:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or a related field
2+ years of experience building production ML systems and services
Experience with AI agent frameworks, orchestration, or multi-step reasoning applications
Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML/AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, and LangGraph
Experience designing and operating scalable, cloud-based ML infrastructure
Ability to work in cross-functional teams to ship impactful AI-driven features
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 customers 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.
Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. 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 identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local 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.
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Join our mission to give the people power to unlock life’s next chapter.
Our homes are the heartbeat of our lives, and we believe that finding a home shouldn’t be so hard in today’s always-on world. That’s why we’re reimagining the traditional rules of real estate to make it easier than ever to move from one home to the next.
Our journey began nearly 15 years ago with a handful of employees and one big idea: to make it radically easier for people to move. We began by helping people understand and track their homes with the Zestimate, our proprietary algorithm, and then with advanced technology and valuable connections with real estate professionals. Today, Zillow has become a household name. People are more likely to search for “Zillow” than “real estate,” and our name is often used as a verb.
While other industries have ushered in a new era of convenience, the time for seamless and convenient real estate experience is now. This is our next chapter as a company.
We’re looking for smart, passionate adventurers to join us as we reimagine the real estate transaction and change the way people buy, sell, rent and finance their homes.
