Applied Scientist - Demand Forecasting | Applied Scientist - Demand Forecast (all genders)

Job Summary

As an Applied Scientist at Zalando, you will play a pivotal role in the Partner Tech team by developing and refining state-of-the-art demand forecast engines. Your day-to-day work involves the full algorithmic development cycle, from initial opportunity discovery and prototyping to productionizing solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and engineers, to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights. The role requires a strong theoretical background in quantitative disciplines and a practical approach to building scalable model pipelines. You will be responsible for iterating on models, exploring new data sources, and ensuring high-quality code standards. This position is unique because it offers the opportunity to influence the scientific roadmap of a major e-commerce ecosystem while working in a diverse, inclusive, and hybrid-friendly environment that prioritizes professional growth and technical innovation.