Zillow Product Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 27 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Zillow.
Zillow
Product Manager
Senior Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I spoke with the hiring manager for about 45 minutes about the job. They shared details about the company and the role, and then asked me some questions about my background concerning the open position. I also had a brief 15-minute chat with the recruiter. It was generally a good experience, but they had a candidate who was far along in the process and they ended up offering the job to. Otherwise, it was fine.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a product you really like and the reasons behind your choice?
Zillow
Product Manager Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
It was a 30-minute screening interview. It included both behavioral questions and a case study. The case study was about designing a new marketplace specifically for college students, and I was asked to walk through the entire process. The behavioral questions focused on my MBA experiences and instances where I had to make trade-offs.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Design a marketplace for college students
- What were your lessons during your MBA?
- Tell me about a time you made a trade-off.
Zillow
Product Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online for a Product Manager role and got an email from the recruiter to schedule a phone interview with her a couple of days later. She was very nice and easy to talk to. The call was mainly to get an idea of my background and to tell me more about the job. She mentioned it wasn't necessary to have a technical background as long as I could communicate effectively with developers on requirements. A week after that, I had a call with the hiring manager. He asked a few questions, and at the end, he said he enjoyed talking with me and hoped to speak again soon. The next day, the recruiter emailed me to let me know I didn't get the position because they were seeking someone with a 'strong technical background.' I was confused because that's not what she initially said was needed. The hiring manager's call also left me confused. They should have titled the job 'Technical Product Manager' if that's what they were looking for.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you currently collaborate with architects on making decisions?
Zillow Product Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Zillow interview reports.
“If aliens discover Earth and want to integrate peacefully in six months, what's your plan for housing them all?”
Read reports →“What actions would you propose if Zillow experienced a 20% decrease in website traffic?”
Read reports →“What strategies would you propose for expanding Zillow's reach?”
Read reports →“What were the specific KPIs for your product, and what were the associated user numbers and percentage metrics?”
Read reports →“Could you provide a case study on pricing models?”
Read report →“How would you approach launching a minimum viable product for a university student rentals feature?”
Read report →“Can you design a new Zillow product targeted at students?”
Read report →“Can you tell me why you're interested in Zillow?”
Read report →“Do you currently collaborate with architects on making decisions?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 27 Zillow interview reports.