Applied Scientist - Logistics Algorithms (all genders)

Zalando GmbH; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zalando GmbH is seeking an Applied Scientist to improve warehouse efficiency through advanced algorithmic techniques. In a dynamic, collaborative environment, you will engage in research and implement cutting-edge solutions that impact productivity. Join a team dedicated to solving complex optimization problems with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Flexible working times

Relocation assistance

Employee share shop

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Industry experience in algorithm-related software development.
• Applied knowledge of advanced algorithmic techniques.
• Ability to communicate in a cross-functional team.

Aufgaben

• Conduct algorithmic research and software development.
• Deliver end-to-end solutions and solutions across the development cycle.
• Improve algorithmic frameworks and methodologies.

Kenntnisse

Algorithmic techniques

Collaboration

Mathematical modeling

Agile methodology

Ausbildung

Master or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Java

Kotlin

Python

Jobbeschreibung

As an Applied Scientist, you will conduct and guide algorithmic-research driven software development. We process millions of customer orders every week and our systems make fundamental scheduling, planning, and routing decisions within our warehouses. You will be improving the warehouse efficiency by solving a stochastic optimization problem, at the crossroads of combinatorial optimization and data-science. Our research pipeline enables fast incremental improvements which together with the scale of our decisions has a direct impact on the productivity of our warehouses.

WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED

Contribute to research, design and implementation of algorithms to improve our algorithmic framework

Deliver end-to-end solutions and set the bar for the whole development cycle that includes research, prototyping, implementing production software, as well as testing and operating the highly available production system

Influence our research and development methodologies to foster a scalable and data-driven architecture

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Master or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field together with industry experience in algorithm-related software development in Java, Kotlin, Python or similar

Working experience in state-of-the-art methods in software design, architecture and distributed system, e.g. microservices and RESTful APIs

Applied knowledge of advanced algorithmic techniques (e.g. from combinatorics, graph theory) or mathematical modeling (e.g. from operations research, probability theory, statistics), together with corresponding applied research experience

Ability to work, collaborate and communicate in an agile and cross-functional team with engineers, product owners and other applied scientists

You can find on this google doc a stochastic optimization problem that showcases the type of problems we solve. If you like kaggle-type problems, send us your solution to the problem instead of uploading a cover letter.

PERKS AT WORK

Culture of trust, empowerment and constructive feedback, open source commitment, meetups, game nights, 70+ internal technical and fun guilds, knowledge sharing through tech talks, internal tech academy and blogs , product demos, parties & events

Competitive salary, employee share shop, 40% Zalando shopping discount, discounts from external partners, centrally located offices, public transport discounts, municipality services, great IT equipment, flexible working times, additional holidays and volunteering time off, free beverages and fruits, diverse sports and health offerings

Extensive onboarding, mentoring and personal development opportunities and an international team of experts

Relocation assistance for internationals, PME family service and parent & child rooms* (*available only in select locations)

We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

ABOUT ZALANDO

Zalando is Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, connecting customers, brands and partners across 20 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 40 million active customers through diverse skill-sets, interests andlanguages our teams choose to use.

Within Logistics Algorithms in Berlin you will work in a multi-disciplinary team of applied scientists and backend engineers. The teams build and operate high availability systems in the complex, fast changing and challenging environment of Zalando logistics. Using state-of-the-art software technologies, we trust you to build the future of our algorithmic core, tackling interconnected problems such as replenishment strategies, return distribution and inventory optimization.

Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail.

Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).

In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.

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