Hiring: Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Agentic AI Company: Zillow Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:17:20 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AI, LLM, Machine Learning About the job Experience: •2-3 years building agent-based systems, multi-agent collaboration, or similar paradigms •5+ years of experience with a proven track record of deploying large-scale ML models, with the most recent 2-3 years building agent-based systems, multi-agent collaboration, or similar paradigms Required Skills: •Develop large-scale, fault-tolerant multimodal agentic experiences that reach millions of customers •Design and develop multiple agent interaction modes, including Voice AI and Deep Research. •Pioneer robust evaluation frameworks, tracing systems, and safety guardrails to ensure our highly-visible AI agents remain trustworthy and responsible •Remain on the cutting edge of emerging agentic paradigms and convert them into tangible product innovation •Lead complex, multi-team initiatives, bridging the gap between applied research and highly scalable engineering •Distill complex research findings and AI system architectures into actionable insights for a diverse audience, including executives and cross-functional partner teams •This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions. •In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside. Qualifications: •A master's degree or above, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with emphasis on building products using frontier multimodal LLMs •Operational familiarity with various agentic AI frameworks, such as LangGraph, Agents SDK, AutoGen, and production ML infrastructure •A track record of writing articles, patents, and publishing high-impact research is a strong plus •Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across teams and present to executive leadership •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 of FORTUNE 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. 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!