About the team
We’re a specialized, Munich-based team focused on applied generative modeling and 3D computer vision. While we began as an independent startup, we joined Zillow in October 2024—combining the agility and ownership of a startup environment with the stability, resources, and long-term vision of an established company. This blend gives our team the freedom to innovate with the confidence that comes from being part of a big and diverse organization.About the role
We are seeking remote PhD interns for Summer 2026!
As a PhD Research Intern, you will help train and adapt large models that better understand homes and users, advancing representation learning, multimodal modeling, computer vision and graphics for real‑world problems at Zillow scale. You’ll tailor and evaluate computer vision and generative models to our domain, build workflows that plan and act across multi‑step tasks, and define success via domain‑specific metrics. You’ll move quickly from prototype to impact, running rigorous offline evaluations and online experiments, collaborating with applied scientists, engineers, and product partners, and contributing to platform capabilities that power experiences like Zillow Copilot. Along the way you’ll author clear research docs, share results internally, and have opportunities to publish and present your work.
Responsibilities include:
Research and develop methods for adapting 2D and 3D foundation models with Zillow’s domain-specific data
Build and evaluate generative models and 3D computer vision
Prototype generative and ML workflows; define metrics and run rigorous evaluations
Partner across science, engineering, product, and design; share results via docs, presentations, and publications
Key Details
12-week paid internship during Summer 2026
Based in Munich, Germany with flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, or in-person)
Direct supervision from experienced Applied Scientists with publications in top-tier conferences (CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, 3DV etc.)
Access to Zillow's unique large-scale indoor datasets and compute resources
Opportunity to contribute to research projects that could lead to publications
Integration into Zillow's vibrant research community through:
Biweekly Applied Science Guild meetings
Weekly demo sessions
Research presentations and collaborations
Who you are
Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence or a related field with a strong research track record
Experience in one or more of the following:
Image, video, or 3D Diffusion Models
Sparse-view reconstruction, camera localization and scene understanding
Diffusion Planning
3D Representations (Point Clouds, NeRFs, 3DGS)
Evaluating generative systems; privacy‑aware and responsible AI practices (e.g., fair‑housing considerations) are a plus
Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face)
Clear communication and a collaborative mindset; motivated to publish at top venues
Here at Zillow - we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences.
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 and included on the 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.
AI Applied Scientist - PhD Intern, Generative Computer Vision • Germany,Remote
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