Zillow Group is looking for a Senior Manager, Applied Science to lead our VSAI technical team in Germany. In this role, you will guide the development and productionization of frontier generative media systems, managing a multidisciplinary team of applied scientists, machine learning engineers, and software engineers.
What You'll Do
- Lead, mentor, and scale a team of applied scientists and engineers
- Set technical and execution strategy for generative media systems
- Drive rapid iteration while maintaining production-quality standards
- Partner with product, engineering, and AI leadership to align priorities
- Communicate progress, risks, and strategy to senior stakeholders
- Foster a culture of speed, ownership, and collaboration across cultures
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience managing applied science or ML teams in production environments
- Strong technical background in machine learning, with exposure to generative models, computer vision, or media AI
- The ability to plan and execute under ambiguity with a strong bias toward action
- Excellent communication skills across disciplines, cultures, and seniority levels
- Ownership and a focus on speed without sacrificing quality
- A collaborative mindset and comfort operating in fast-growing, evolving organizations
Team & Environment
You will lead the VSAI technical team in Germany. We are reimagining how people move through the real estate market and through their careers, with a commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.
Work Mode
This role is remote for candidates located in Germany, working with a primarily Munich-based team.
Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment. 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.



