Junior Applied Scientist - Warehouse Fulfillment Quality Algorithms (all genders)
Junior Applied Scientist - Warehouse Fulfillment Quality Algorithms (all genders)
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ROLE AND TEAM
As aJunior 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. Your algorithms will use the methods of discrete optimization/operations research.
Beyond the algorithmic challenges a significant part of your role will be creation and maintenance of the software systems required to run these algorithms.
You will have the chance to gain experience in industrial-level software engineering 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.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity sexual orientation personal expression ethnicity religious belief or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture age or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
- our diversity & inclusion strategy: employee resource groups: WED 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 everyones contributions are valued and collaboration thrives. You have a masters degree of PhD in combinatorial optimization / operations research. You are able to detect concepts of combinatorial optimization 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 are eager to learn more about software engineering. Youre 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. Zalando provides a range of benefits heres an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer. Employee shares program 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando 30% off Zalando Lounge discounts from external partners 2 paid volunteering days a year Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year 27 days of vacation a year to start Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement) Family services including counseling and support Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass) Mental health support and coaching available Learn all about Zalando and our values here: Experience: Junior ICWED LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
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