About Company
Zillow is the leading real estate marketplace, helping millions of people find their way home. From rentals to sales, mortgage to renovations, we provide a complete suite of tools and data-driven insights to empower consumers and professionals alike. Our mission is to give people the power to unlock life’s next chapter. Data is at the core of everything we do, from property valuations (Zestimates) to personalized recommendations and market trend analysis. We foster an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive our success and every team member contributes to shaping the future of real estate. Join Zillow and be part of a team that’s transforming how people interact with real estate.
Job Description
Are you passionate about data integrity and accuracy? Do you thrive in a remote environment where your contributions directly impact millions of users? Zillow is seeking a meticulous and proactive Remote Data Quality Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the highest standards of data quality across Zillow’s vast and complex datasets. Your work will directly support our Zestimates, search functionality, advertising platforms, and countless other features that empower consumers in their real estate journey. You will develop, implement, and monitor robust data quality processes, identify discrepancies, troubleshoot root causes, and collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to implement sustainable solutions. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to communicate complex data issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. As a Remote Data Quality Analyst, you’ll operate autonomously while staying deeply connected to your team through modern collaboration tools, ensuring data reliability regardless of location. If you are a self-starter with a commitment to excellence and a desire to make a tangible impact on a product used by millions, we encourage you to apply and help us maintain the trust and reliability our users expect from Zillow.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement data quality checks, rules, and metrics for various data sources and pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
- Proactively monitor data quality trends, identify anomalies, and investigate root causes of data inconsistencies or errors across diverse datasets.
- Collaborate with data engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to define data quality requirements and ensure data accuracy across all systems.
- Document data quality issues, resolutions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data governance and knowledge sharing.
- Perform extensive data profiling and analysis to understand data characteristics, identify data dependencies, and discover potential quality concerns.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize data quality metrics, communicate findings to relevant teams, and drive data improvement initiatives.
- Participate in data governance initiatives, contributing to the establishment and enforcement of data standards and policies across the organization.
Required Skills
- 3+ years of experience in data quality analysis, data governance, or a related data-centric role.
- Strong proficiency in SQL for advanced data querying, analysis, and manipulation.
- Experience with data profiling, data cleansing, and data validation techniques.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and ability to identify patterns.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience working with large-scale datasets and understanding of data warehousing concepts (e.g., ETL processes, data lakes).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Familiarity with data quality tools and platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica Data Quality, Talend).
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis and automation.
- Knowledge of cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.
- Understanding of real estate data and industry-specific data quality challenges.
- Experience with BI tools like Tableau or Power BI for data visualization.
Perks & Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays, encouraging work-life balance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match to help you plan for the future.
- Home office setup stipend and technology support for a comfortable and productive remote work environment.
- Flexible work schedules and a strong focus on employee well-being.
- Extensive professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Employee assistance program and mental wellness resources for holistic support.
- Parental leave and family support programs, recognizing the importance of family.
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) allowing you to invest in Zillow's success.
How to Apply
Ready to help us build a more perfect marketplace? Please click on the application link below to submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning how you can contribute to Zillow’s mission!