My specific experience in the application process will probably not be *representative*, but I will describe it at length because I think it is *illustrative* of Zillow's frankly mythic-tier hiring. I had previously interviewed mostly-well for a Data Scientist role that was ultimately reclassified above my experience level, but the hiring manager offered to pass me to the Economics team where a couple of Economist positions were open. After speaking with a director, we were mutually interested in an onsite, and began to schedule. That's where things went sideways. Less than a week before the onsite (scheduled for 5-6 hours), another firm offered me a data scientist role with an acceptance deadline of the next day; and I was schedule to fly out of town. It was not a bad offer, but I was hoping to at least talk to the Zillow economists; so I emailed Zillow that evening and let them know my situation. The next morning, I got a call from the hiring manager; he scrambled an onsite for that afternoon and even offered to rebook my flight to the following morning. So it was that on two hours' notice and three hours' sleep I came in for a (truncated) interview with the Zillow economics team. And it was the best interview of my life. Their questions were fun and technical in an exploratory and creative rather than simply mechanical way, and I clicked with everyone. I saw four interviewers (three senior-plus economists and an editor) plus the hiring manager. Everyone was sharp and friendly-to-exuberant and clearly passionate about both their work and their team. I got an offer about 45 minutes after the interview was over and immediately accepted. I should note on that point that I made no effort to engage in strategic behavior on compensation and that as far as I can tell there was no need to. Zillow seems to value paying up front market rates (or more--I don't actually know market rates for economists but I feel exceptionally well-compensated) and explicitly eschews used car salesman negotiation tactics. TLDR: the Zillow hiring process is dreamy and if you have a chance to participate, savor it. It's also apparently extremely effective in engendering new employee loyalty, as at this point I'm '' from getting the Zillow logo tattooed across my face. Joking not joking.