The Zebra

Role Description We seek a Technical Compliance Analyst to ensure The Zebra complies with the industry's laws and regulations. You will examine practices and policies within the business, identify areas where they are out of compliance, and offer suggestions for how to make necessary modifications. This requires regular review and research into governing authorities' current rules and regulations. Please note this is a contract role. The contract will be for three (3) months and will be 40 hours a week. Location: Our company headquarters are in Austin, TX, but our employees work remotely across the US. For folks who live around Austin, we offer the option to join us in our office or opt for hybrid setup. Whether you prefer the structure of an office, the convenience of remote work, or a mix of both, we support what works best for you! Please note: at this time we are not able to hire in California or Massachusetts. Qualifications - 2+ years of related experience or equivalent work experience - Strong analytical background with experience auditing corporate policies and procedures - Proven ability to quickly adapt to new regulatory environments, preferably within insurance - Excellent technical writing skills for drafting compliance reports and documentation - Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results within a fixed, short-term timeline Requirements - Review current business practices and policies to ensure they stay within compliance standards - Develop and implement rapid solutions for any identified practices that are out of compliance - Provide updates to team members and management when regulations change - Review current practices to ensure they stay within the boundaries of the law - Conduct comprehensive third-party vendor security and compliance reviews - Perform risk assessments to identify, document, and remediate gaps in internal GRC frameworks Benefits - The hourly rate for this position is $30.00 - $40.00 per hour - The final hourly amount will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, and insights gained throughout the interview process

Title: Staff Data Scientist Location Austin HQ Employment Type Full time Location Type Remote Department Data science Job Description: Introduction: TheZebra.com meets customers right where their search for car and home insurance begins: online. We provide easy-to-use tools and services, plus friendly, licensed agents who offer advice and guidance at any point along the way. The Zebra has helped customers compare over 74 million quotes since 2012. At its heart, both insurance and tech industry veterans collaborate together to simplify insurance shopping for customers. In today’s digital world, The Zebra’s customer-centered approach offers people the choices they want and simplicity they need. The Zebra was recently named one of Austin Business Journal's 2026 Best Place to Work. Our motto is "All Stripes Welcome.” Building the best product, the best teams, and the best company comes from inviting a diverse array of voices, backgrounds and perspectives to contribute, making everyone feel welcome. Our Zeebs are passionate about learning, growing, and working together to tackle exciting problems. As a Staff Data Scientist, you’ll work cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and analysts to identify, scope, and deliver high-impact data science initiatives. You’ll own the full data science lifecycle—from exploring and preparing data in our warehouse to building, deploying, and evaluating models in production, as well as measuring their real-world impact. You’ll also help shape the technical direction of data science and AI at The Zebra. Our data scientists are hands-on builders who write and deploy production code themselves, supported by platform engineers—no handoffs required. Beyond individual contributions, you’ll provide technical leadership across the team—setting best practices, mentoring other data scientists, and driving alignment on high-impact, ambiguous problem areas. You’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy, translating business goals into data science strategy and influencing product and engineering decisions. Success in this role means consistently tying work to measurable business outcomes while navigating tradeoffs and reducing ambiguity across stakeholders. We’re looking for someone who pairs strong technical expertise with pragmatic, impact-driven thinking. You prioritize simple, scalable solutions and iterate quickly. A strong product mindset, business intuition, and the ability to frame ambiguous problems analytically are critical, along with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences. Location: Our company headquarters are in Austin, TX, but our employees work remotely across the US. For folks who live around Austin, we offer the option to join us in our office or opt for hybrid setup. Whether you prefer the structure of an office, the convenience of remote work, or a mix of both, we support what works best for you! Please note: at this time we are not able to hire in California or Massachusetts. What You'll Do: - Build machine learning models to personalize our product and connect users with the policies that best fit their needs - Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs and develop ML based solutions - Analyze product data, design experiments, and drive the collection and integration of new data sources - Write clean, maintainable production code to operationalize models using best practices from software engineering - Perform peer code reviews, mentor other data scientists, and drive continuous improvement in our platform and practices - Set and maintain technical standards for development, deployment, and maintenance of machine learning models - Identify areas of opportunity for the business and help communicate the role of data science in those opportunities What We're Looking For: As we evaluate candidates across all roles, we look for folks with a strong sense of ownership, great communication and collaboration skills, and a dedication to continuous improvement. - 7-10+ years experience in a technical data role with 7+ years of hands-on experience building machine learning / statistical models - MS / PhD in a quantitative field is a plus but not required - Proven mathematical foundation and knowledge of a variety of ML and statistical methods (e.g. regression, classification, clustering, experimental design) - Solid foundation in software engineering with a strong proficiency in both core Python and the Python data ecosystem (sklearn, pandas/polars, etc) - Basic familiarly with engineering topics like CI/CD, unit testing, orchestration, cloud ecosystems is required - Experience mentoring junior data scientists is a plus - Experience leading the data science function is a plus Experience that will Impress the Heck Out of Us: - Experience modeling customer/human behavior in a B2C context - Familiarity with reinforcement learning especially contextual bandits - Familiarity with causal inference - Familiarity with marketing measurement methods Why Work Here? - When we say “All Stripes Welcome,” we mean it. Considering viewpoints outside of our own as individuals creates a better, more inclusive experience for everyone - We live and breathe inclusion. You will be part of a wide array of voices, opinions, and experiences that inform everything we do - We believe in innovation. You will be part of experimentation; creative problem solving; cross-functional collaboration; testing new approaches, tools and ideas and learning from those tests; and understanding when innovation can drive real impacts and when it may not be needed. - We trust our teams. You’ll own your work, balancing personal accountability with team accountability. Together, we take pride in individual and team contributions; make thoughtful decisions; and want our teammates to succeed. - We care about each other. You’ll join a team that truly lives their values, both in and out of the office. Our Zeebs have honest conversations, give direct feedback, and remember that we are all people here to do great work. - We take thoughtful action. You will be empowered to do the right things as efficiently as possible, not just checking boxes off a list without thinking. Benefits & Perks: Inclusive and healthy environments are crafted intentionally. Here are some other wonderful perks of working here: - Competitive Compensation & Stock Option Offering - Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages - End early Fridays (no meetings after 2pm CST on Fridays!) - Sabbatical program for tenured employees - HSA offering + employer contribution - Fertility support through Carrot - $100 monthly wellness perk - $300 pet reimbursement program - 401k with match - Unlimited PTO (paid time off) + flexibility to enjoy it - Paid Parental Leave Program - Learning & Development Opportunities The base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000 per year. The final salary amount will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, and insights gained throughout the interview process About The Zebra: Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra seeks to bring transparency and simplicity to car and home insurance shopping – it's Insurance in black and white.® Our core motto is "All Stripes Welcome." As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform core job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!

Legal Operations and Contracts Lead What You'll Do: Legal Operations & Process Management - Co-manage legal request intake, triage issues, and provide guidance on legal and compliance questions across the organization. - Develop and enforce legal processes and policies to improve efficiency, facilitate change, and control costs, including legal billing guidelines and budget optimization. - Co-manage legal technology solutions, including contract lifecycle management systems, e-signature platforms, AI tools, and vendor relationships. - Identify and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and reduce legal risk. - Co-develop and maintain forms, playbooks, templates, and policies to support scalable legal operations. Contracts & Vendor Management - Assist with end-to-end contract lifecycle management, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance monitoring. - Monitor contract and vendor timelines, including renewals and key milestones. - Collaborate with external vendors and legal service providers to optimize service delivery and cost-effectiveness. - Manage outside counsel usage and spend across all practice areas. Intellectual Property - Maintain trademark and patent portfolios including renewals and deadlines. - Draft and send cease and desist letters for brand enforcement. - Assist with IP litigation support, including evidence gathering, document production, and serving as liaison with outside counsel. Marketing & Advertising Compliance - Review and advise on marketing collateral (digital, print, web, email, video, paid media) for compliance with advertising and consumer protection laws, including insurance-specific regulatory requirements. - Work closely with marketing teams on advertising claims, ensuring consistency with FTC guidelines, insurance regulatory standards, and prohibition on misleading statements in insurance advertising. - Contribute to maintaining marketing claims bank, internal guidelines, and review checklists. Privacy Operations - Assist with responding to data subject access and deletion requests, ensuring timely processing and compliance. - Work with SVP of Legal to ensure company stays current with evolving privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA and other U.S. state privacy laws). - Support security reviews as needed. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support - Provide legal support to cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, agency, customer support, IT/security, finance and other business units, contributing to the achievement of overall business objectives. - Liaise closely with litigation, IP, employment, corporate, and other outside counsel on case management, scheduling, and records maintenance. - Assist with M&A, financing, and legal diligence projects as needed. - Request and maintain corporate records. - Assist in developing training materials for legal and cross-functional teams on legal processes, corporate compliance, contract management and other relevant legal updates. What We're Looking For: As we evaluate candidates, we look for folks with a strong sense of ownership, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and a dedication to continuous improvement. Required Experience & Expertise - Paralegal Foundation: Paralegal certificate, associate/bachelor's degree plus paralegal certification, or equivalent legal work experience. - Proven Track Record: 10+ years of paralegal or legal professional experience, ideally combining law firm and in-house environments. - Privacy Compliance: Familiarity with privacy frameworks (CCPA/CPRA and other U.S. state privacy laws) and experience managing privacy operations including DSAR processing and compliance workflows. - Contract & Vendor Management: Experience with procurement or vendor management a plus. - IP Portfolio Management: Hands-on experience maintaining trademark and patent portfolios, coordinating with outside counsel, and supporting brand enforcement actions including C&D letters and litigation support. - Marketing & Advertising Law: Demonstrable knowledge of U.S. advertising and marketing law and consumer protection principles. Experience reviewing marketing materials and working collaboratively with marketing teams. Skills & Attributes - Organization & Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to simultaneously manage high-volume, competing priorities across multiple practice areas with meticulous attention to detail. - Legal Ops Mindset: Passion for improving workflows, implementing automation, and building scalable processes. Track record of driving efficiency improvements. - Team Player with Initiative: Proactive self-starter who takes ownership of projects and anticipates needs. Collaborative mindset with ability to work independently and contribute meaningfully to team success. - Tech Savviness: Proficient with legal technology platforms, contract management systems, and AI tools. Early adopter mentality and excitement about leveraging technology for efficiency. - Communication Excellence: Clear verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain legal concepts to non-lawyers. Customer-service mindset. - Sound Judgment: Ability to assess and mitigate legal risk, escalate appropriately, and make practical business-aligned recommendations. - Collaborative Influencer: Master at building trusted relationships across functional areas and influencing positive outcomes through empathetic, constructive communication. Technical Proficiency: Functional knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence a plus.

We’re looking for a Performance Marketing Manager to help us level up how we talk to our customers. This isn’t just about campaign management — it’s about building thoughtful, performance touchpoints that feel useful, maybe even a little delightful, and drive conversion. Own performance marketing campaigns for our affiliate program (Impact Radius), media networks, and other emerging platforms. Continuously test new channels, partners, and creative formats to expand our reach and uncover scalable opportunities. Develop hypotheses, design experiments, and measure results to drive insights and optimize ROI. Manage budgets, pacing, and forecasts across multiple campaigns and channels. Partner with creative and brand teams to brief and refine ad assets tailored to each platform. Report on campaign performance, channel mix, and learnings to cross-functional stakeholders. Stay ahead of trends in performance marketing and identify new opportunities for growth.

The Zebra, named a Best Place to Work in Austin four years running, is revolutionizing how connected consumers research and shop for insurance. We intentionally strive to build diverse teams that feel inclusive for all. Our motto is "All Stripes Welcome," and we put that into practice by valuing both traditional and non-conventional backgrounds and perspectives. Our Zeebs are passionate about learning, growing, & working together to tackle exciting problems. The Zebra is seeking a Full Stack Senior Software Engineer to expand our growing team. Our Applied AI team is growing and looking for experienced developers who can quickly learn new tools and work across the tech stack. Developers on this team will work on a broad set of technologies, including frontend and backend web development, data pipelines and leveraging LLMs for both internal and consumer facing applications. You will need to be comfortable working both on experimental, rapid-prototyping projects and building long-term sustainable, scalable solutions. Our software engineers play a vital role in taking projects from spec to concept and building them with high-quality, creative, simple, and sophisticated solutions. Location: While we are open to remote work across the contingent US, we are still in the process of establishing our company to support work in all states! We’ve recently made the shift from an in-office organization to a hybrid model and love the flexibility it allows our employees. We are set up to support employees who want to be fully remote, in-office only, and a mix of the two. Please note - we will not be supporting work based out of the following states: CA, MA, NY, NJ. What You'll Do: Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of The Zebra comparison product and other products using Python, Django, FastAPI, GraphQL, ReactJS, and other modern technologies Deliver focused, maintainable, and performant code across different areas of our business, from adding new functionality to existing cloud-hosted microservices to creating new features supporting growth into new insurance lines Work closely with other engineers, designers, and engineering leadership to rapidly build, iterate, test, and deploy new features and products and maintain a high-quality robust codebase Improve and scale the existing products and tools to support our growth Act as a technical leader for the team and grow other engineers through example and mentorship What We're Looking For: As we evaluate candidates across all roles, we look for folks who have a strong sense of ownership, great communication and collaboration skills, and a dedication to continuous improvement. 5+ years of professional programming experience Demonstrated ability to work in HTML/CSS and Javascript, particularly with React applications Strong understanding of and experience with one of the following: Python, Ruby, Java, C++, C#, or Go (Python being the preferred language of choice) Strong experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases Comfort with Linux/Unix command line Exceptional and proven web development experience Eager to take ownership of work, including collaboration with collaborators and developers through the product development lifecycle Track record of delivering quality code in a timely fashion, understanding where to draw the line between good and flawless Experience that will Impress the Heck Out of Us: Experience working in consumer-facing web products, growth-phase startups and/or using A/B testing and data to drive product decisions Experience with Django, AWS,react, microservice architectures and web API design Experience with using AI tools for development Experience developing software that leverages LLMs and developing data sets for ML/AI applications Benefits & Perks: Inclusive and healthy environments are crafted intentionally. All of our employees can join and participate in (or create your own!) Employee Resource Groups. Here are some other wonderful perks of working here: Competitive Compensation & Stock Option Offering Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages HSA offering + employer contribution 401k plan + employer match Unlimited PTO (paid time off)+ the flexibility to enjoy it Paid Parental Leave Program Wellness perk ($100/month) Pet Adoption Reimbursement ($300/year) Learning & Development Opportunities Join a team that truly lives their values (outside of the office. Cliche, we know… but we really mean it) About The Zebra: The Zebra is the nation’s leading, independent insurance comparison site. With our dynamic, real-time quote comparison tool, consumers can identify insurance companies with the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra has sought to bring transparency and simplicity to insurance shopping since 2012 -- it's “insurance in black and white.” We've garnered attention and investment of some of the nation’s top venture capitalists. Check out all of our awards & recognition! Our core mantra is "All Stripes Welcome." As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform core job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.