Principal Business Intelligence Engineer

Zillow Group

Remote, United States
Base: $168,600.00 - $269,400.00 annually (ca, ct, ...
Fully remote
8+ years analytics engineering experience
Expert-level sql and data modeling skills
Semantic layer design and metrics-as-code patterns
You will shape the BI practice by defining how analytics scales across the company and evolving data infrastructure for AI-powered analytics

Job Summary

  • You will shape the BI practice by defining how analytics scales across the company and evolving data infrastructure for AI-powered analytics.
  • The role requires designing a reusable semantic layer that ensures consistent, trusted metrics across BI tools, data science workflows, and AI systems.
  • Zillow Group is recognized as one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2025, reflecting a commitment to an innovative and inclusive culture.

Matching Summary

You will shape the BI practice by defining how analytics scales across the company and evolving data infrastructure for AI-powered analytics.

Salary

Base: $168,600.00 - $269,400.00 annually (CA, CT, MD, MA, NJ, NY, WA, DC); Base: $160,200.00 - $256,000.00 annually (CO, HI, IL, MN, NV, OH, RI, VT); Equity awards eligible based on experience and performance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years analytics engineering experience
  • Expert-level SQL and data modeling skills
  • Semantic layer design and metrics-as-code patterns
  • Experience with dbt Databricks Snowflake
  • Cross-organizational leadership and influence

Nice-to-have

  • Deep understanding of AI system data consumption
  • Non-traditional background with transferable skills
  • Strong partner management across finance and sales
  • Experience evaluating build-versus-buy tooling decisions

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years professional experience in analytics or data engineering
  • Production-grade reporting delivery experience
  • Organizational scale data governance expertise

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