Software Engineer (Data) - Economics & Experimentation

Key Skills

Java Programming, Design, Python Programming, Database, SQL, AWS, Scala Programming, JVM, SPARK Programming, Data Engineering, Common data structures, Infrastructure as code

Job Description

You will join a brand-new team in Economics and Experimentation to productionalize causal machine learning models developed by our Applied Scientists. Our team is highly visible. The causal models and experimentation platforms we develop are used for decision-making for both the senior management board and all Zalando product teams.

As one of the very first hires in this new team, you are key to bridge the gap between research and production. You also have opportunities to shape ways of working in this new team. Your technical decisions will help people across the whole company benefit from our causal machine learning models reliably.

WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED

• Collaboratively design and implement a reliable and performant data infrastructure
• Continuously improve existing data systems with the aspiration of stress-free operations and a sustainable work pace
• Provide high-quality, performant datasets for machine learning and causal inference research.
• Provide guidance and supportive feedback for your colleagues’ work to help them grow as professionals

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor or higher in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, or closely related discipline 
• Demonstrated real-world working experience in designing and setting up high volume, performant databases (experience with feature stores is a big plus)
• Strong understanding of data engineering tools (e.g. Spark, database, data format)
• Proficiency in programming skills in Python (Scala or other JVM language is a plus).
• Proficiency with professional software engineering practices (e.g. software design, data structure)
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS
• Experience working with Applied Scientists

PERKS AT WORK

• A workplace run on trust, empowerment and feedback; positive, inspiring working atmosphere
• 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
• Mentoring and personal development opportunities and an international team of experts
• Relocation assistance for internationals, PME family service and parent & child rooms
• 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 23 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 45 million active customers through diverse skill-sets, interests and languages our teams choose to use.