Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Agentic AI
Zillow - United States
Hiring: Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Agentic AI Company: Zillow Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:17:15 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : A/B Testing, LLM, LangChain, Machine Learning, NLP, Reinforcement Learning About the job Experience: •7+ years of hands-on work building large-scale, high-impact solutions—ideally in the most recent two years building agent-based systems, multi-agent collaboration, or similar paradigms Required Skills: •Leverage frameworks like AgentSDK, and LangChain/LangGraph to design, prototype, and develop multi-agent systems that are capable of highly autonomous and context-aware interactions •Leverage advanced GenAI models including reasoning models, real-time voice API, etc, to build agentic prototypes and later on convert them into product-level agentic skills and deploy to users. •Have the mentality of “build, learn, and pivot”, and hold the high bar of shipping into production. •Mentor and guide engineers in using the right technologies for agentic AI solutions and foster a culture of innovation and responsible AI usage •Distill complex research findings and system designs into actionable insights for diverse audiences—including executives •Remain on the cutting edge of agentic AI emerging paradigms, driving product innovation •Serve as the focal point for applied science projects, driving alignment on timelines, and prioritization •Continuously refine processes for experimentation, A/B testing, and production rollouts to balance rapid innovation with reliability and responsible deployment. Qualifications: •A master's degree or above, equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with emphasis on foundational LLM, agentic AI, reinforcement learning, AI planning, or natural language processing •A track record of publishing high-impact research in top AI/ML venues is a big plus. •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. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!