Research Engineer (Applied Scientist) | Research Engineer (Applied Scientist) - Team Pastel (all genders)
Zalando SE
Job Summary
As an Applied Scientist, you will be at the forefront of algorithmic research and software development, directly impacting the efficiency of warehouse operations. Your daily tasks will involve designing, implementing, and optimizing algorithms to solve complex stochastic optimization problems, blending combinatorial optimization with data science. You'll deliver end-to-end solutions, from prototyping to production system operation, ensuring high availability and scalability. This role is attractive for professionals passionate about applying advanced algorithmic techniques and mathematical modeling to real-world challenges, contributing to a scalable, data-driven architecture within a fast-paced, agile environment, and seeing the direct impact of their work on millions of customer orders.
Required Skills
Education
Master or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field
Experience
- Industry experience in algorithm-related software development
 - Working experience in state-of-the-art methods in software design, architecture, and distributed systems
 - Applied research experience in advanced algorithmic techniques or mathematical modeling
 
Languages
Additional
- Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
 
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