Executive Researcher, Executive Recruiting

About the teamThe Executive Recruiting team at Zillow partners with senior leaders to hire executives who shape the future of the company. We manage highly visible and complex searches across all functions while delivering a fast, high quality and confidential experience for candidates and clients. This team plays a central role in building the leadership talent that drives Zillow’s mission to reimagine real estate.

About the roleAs an Executive Researcher, you will generate the insights that drive Zillow’s executive hiring. You will map markets, identify leaders and analyze organizational structures to guide search strategy and hiring decisions. Working with Executive Recruiters and senior stakeholders, you will shape leadership profiles and strengthen Zillow’s executive pipeline, accelerating and improving how we hire top talentYou will get to:

• Drive research for executive searches, including market mapping, target company lists, talent profiling, and competitor insights

• Build and maintain executive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs

• Collaborate with Recruiters and cross-functional partners to create talent pipelines for succession planning and key organizational needs

• Provide market and role-based insights that inform search strategy, calibration, and decision making

• Create candidate summaries, research briefs, and market overviews for kickoff, update, and calibration meetings

• Maintain organized research resources, tool,s and CRM or ATS data to support efficient search execution

• Track leadership trends, organizational change,s and industry developments relevant to Zillow’s business

• Actively source and engage senior leadership talent, primarily for VP+ and complex Sr. Director searches, including proactive outreach to passive candidates, initial screening, and slate building, in close partnership with Executive Recruiters

• Support improvements to research tools, processes, and methods to enhance search effectiveness

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 California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $131,700.00 - $210,300.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $125,100.00 - $199,900.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

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.

Who you are

• A research-driven problem solver with curiosity for talent markets and leadership dynamics

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

• A clear and concise communicator who can present insights to senior audiences

• Comfortable operating in confidential and ambiguous situations with professionalism and sound judgment

• Collaborative, low ego, and effective at building trust with recruiters, HR partner,s and business leaders
  Motivated to elevate executive hiring through insight, accuracy, and strong execution
   

Qualifications:

• 4+ years in executive research, executive search, or research-focused recruiting

• Ability to conduct market research and map organizations to identify prospective leaders

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex information into clear insights

• Effective partner to senior stakeholders with strong influence and communication skills

• Proficient with tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, or similar platform,s plus CRM or ATS systems

• Skilled at managing confidential information with sound judgment

• Comfortable operating in tech, digital, marketplace, or high-growth environments

• Strong understanding of leadership structures and how executive talent is organized across industries

Get to know us

At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

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.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. 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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.