Search & Recommender Engine Lead (all genders)

Kaufland e-commerce; Berlin, Düsseldorf, Darmstadt, Köln; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative online marketplace based in Berlin is seeking a Product Lead for Search and Recommendation Engines. The role involves defining product strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and enhancing user experiences with data-driven decisions. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in search technologies and excellent communication skills. This position offers flexibility to work remotely or from multiple locations within Germany, along with comprehensive benefits including a relocation package.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation

Relocation package

Employee discounts

Well-being support programs

Flexible work environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in search and recommender engines.
• Strong background in engineering or data science.
• Proven experience leading product lifecycle in cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English (C1) required.

Aufgaben

• Define product vision and strategy for search and recommendation systems.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams for innovative solutions.
• Conduct user research and A/B testing for product enhancements.
• Analyze KPIs related to search accuracy and user satisfaction.

Kenntnisse

Search and recommendation systems

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional team leadership

User research and A/B testing

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Permanent Contract, Full-Time, Remote or Cologne / Darmstadt / Düsseldorf / Berlin

Who we are

We operate the international Kaufland online marketplaces. Several thousand sellers and millions of products make us one of the fastest growing online marketplaces. Ours is a dynamic corporate culture that merges a start-up mentality with the opportunities offered by a large corporation. We combine knowledge and many years of experience in e-commerce with flat hierarchies and a highly motivated team.

We love flexibility! You have the freedom to choose whether you want to work remotely (within Germany) or at one of our offices in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or in our co-working space in Berlin. You decide what works best for you!

Day by day, our Tech & Product Team of about 400 experts pursues the goal of creating the best possible customer shopping experience for our online marketplace. Through innovative technical developments, they not only create an outstanding shopping experience but also lay the foundation for an optimal selling experience for our sellers. Learn more about our division, areas, and cross-functional teams here!

Your tasks – this is what awaits you in detail

• You define and refine the product vision and strategy for both the search engine and recommender engine, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and user needs
• You lead and mentor two cross-functional teams, consisting of engineers, data scientists, and analysts, to deliver innovative and effective search and recommendation solutions
• You conduct in-depth user research and A/B testing to gather insights on user behavior, preferences, and pain points, informing product enhancements and new features
• You analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to search accuracy, recommendation relevance, and user satisfaction, using data-driven insights to guide product decisions and optimizations
• You stay on top of advancements in search and recommendation technologies, leveraging industry best practices and competitor insights to drive continuous innovation and maintain a competitive edge
• You prepare and deliver regular updates and presentations to stakeholders, highlighting product performance, roadmap progress, and strategic initiatives

Your profile – this is what we expect from you

• You have multiple years of hands-on experience building, optimizing, and scaling search and recommender engine products in an online marketplace or similar environment
• You possess a strong engineering and/or data science background, with a deep understanding of search and recommender systems, including their underlying algorithms and infrastructure
• You have a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle, from discovery to delivery
• You are highly data-driven and outcome-focused, with the ability to define, track, and analyze key performance metrics, and translate insights into actionable strategies
• You are customer-obsessed, with a strong ability to identify user pain points and derive innovative solutions that enhance the search and recommendation experience
• You are passionate about working in an international, English-speaking team and are eager to embrace our company culture and values
• You have excellent communication skills and are fluent in English (C1) and enjoy working in an international environment

What we offer

• Create your own work-life balance: You have the flexibility to choose between working remotely (within Germany) or from one of our locations in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or our co-working space in Berlin!
• Do you want to move to Germany? No problem – we offer you an attractive relocation package to give you a smooth start.
• Urban Sports Club and RSG Group Fitness Studios: Get top deals for fitness, swimming, yoga and more
• Mental Well-Being: We support you on your well-being journey with special offerings such as Instahelp, the digital platform for online psychological counseling
• Vacation & Sabbatical: Enjoy 30 days of vacation per year and the opportunity to take a sabbatical once you have been part of the team for a certain period!
• Option for Pluxee restaurant vouchers: Buy Pluxee vouchers through us and benefit from tax-advantaged meal allowances!
• ‘Deutschlandticket’: We subsidise your train season ticket for more mobility
• Employee Discount: You will receive a monthly coupon for Kaufland.de
• Free choice of operating system: MacOS or Ubuntu Linux, it''s up to you
• Boost your growth: Benefit from our online language learning programs, diverse in-house training, and our automated 360-degree feedback. We cover the costs for relevant conferences, training opportunities, and approved team workshops to strengthen personal interactions
• This is who we are: Our dynamic culture combines flat hierarchies, a start-up mentality, an international team of over 65 nationalities, and the strength of the Schwarz Group to provide you an agile and secure working environment.
• We are team players: From day one, you will connect not only with your team but also with others through our digital onboarding journey, the buddy program, and regular team and company events, all-hands meetings, powerful mornings, and much more!

Check out our Principles & our blog for even more insights into our company culture!

Diversity at Kaufland e-commerce

We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of skin colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, ethnic origin, religion and ideology. We are signatories to the Charta der Vielfalt (German Diversity Charter) – because we know that extraordinary things can only be achieved with diversity. Read more here!