Senior Applied Scientist - Warehouse Fulfillment Quality Algorithms (all genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As a Senior Applied Scientist, you will be part of an expert team of software engineers and applied scientists working towards keeping the delivery time promise for all Zalando customers.
In this role you will translate real-world problems into mathematical models, and design algorithms that solve these models. Beyond the algorithmic challenges, a significant part of your role will be creation and maintenance of the software systems required to run these algorithms.
Here, you will have to ensure that the system adheres to the latest software engineering standards, and you will gain a comprehensive understanding of order processing systems to identify opportunities for improvement.

If you are passionate about building scalable software systems and solving complex problems using discrete optimization, we want to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact and help drive the success of our business.

Learn more about our Software engineer team and how we work together

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Innovative Problem Solving: Contribute to modeling, solving, and implementing our research-driven software framework.
End-to-End Ownership: Take responsibility for the entire development cycle from understanding business requirements and prototyping to implementing production-ready software, and ensuring quality through testing and operational support for highly available systems.
Collaborative Impact: Work closely with our software engineers to mutually influence and understand system constraints and opportunities, and take part in shaping the future of our system.
Big Picture Thinking: Apply abstract thinking to uncover correlations between problems, methodologies, and solutions. Be part of a team that continually pushes the boundaries of what is possible.
Inclusive Culture: Help foster a positive, inclusive, and diverse team environment where everyone’s contributions are valued, and collaboration thrives.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
You have a strong academic background of combinatorial optimization and you are able to detect these concepts even if they are hidden in complex real-world problems.
You prefer simple solutions over complex ones but at the same time, you are aware that complex problems sometimes require advanced algorithms.
You have some experience in professional software engineering, ideally in a JVM-based language. You are eager to learn more about software engineering.
You’re excited about working in a setup that requires a deep domain understanding (e.g., how our logistics order processing works).
You are a team player who thrives in an agile and cross-functional environment, and is passionate about fostering a positive and productive work environment.
You have strong proficiency in English and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively in an international team setting.

OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers
Company pension scheme
Employee shares programme
Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub
Mental health support and coaching
Development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
2 paid volunteering days a year
Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.
We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

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