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ZAZalando Marketing Services GmbH

Senior Principal Applied Scientist - ZMS(m/w/x)

Berlin
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
AI/ML
Data Science

Driving scientific vision for bidding and allocation engines in ultra-low latency environments. PhD in Machine Learning with publications and industry experience required. 27-30 days holiday, up to 60% remote per week.

Requirements

  • PhD in Machine Learning with publications and industry experience
  • Research excellence with publications in Computational Advertising, Auction Theory, Mechanism Design, or Game Theory, or equivalent applied industry impact
  • Deep theoretical and technical expertise in optimization, control theory, or reinforcement learning for bidding and budget pacing
  • Expert knowledge of productionalizing ML models within ultra-low latency constraints and experience with large-scale distributed systems
  • Strong proficiency in Python and related stack, with scalable data pipeline architecture for sparse, high-dimensional advertising data

Tasks

  • Drive scientific vision for Bidding and Allocation engines
  • Lead optimization efforts in high-load, low-latency environments
  • Develop real-time bidding and allocation algorithms
  • Optimize platform health, advertiser performance, and user relevance
  • Advance Auction and Mechanism Design capabilities
  • Ensure fair, efficient, and transparent marketplace
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and Analysts
  • Translate business constraints into mathematical functions
  • Drive long-term scientific and execution roadmap
  • Foster culture of technical excellence
  • Mentor and grow senior team members
  • Act as force multiplier for scientific community

Work Experience

  • 10 years

Education

  • Doctoral / PhD

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Python

Benefits

More Vacation Days

  • 27-30 days of holiday

Purpose-Driven Work

  • 2 paid volunteering days

Flexible Working

  • Hybrid working model
  • Up to 60% remote per week

Additional Allowances

  • Work from abroad allowance

Competitive Pay

  • Employee shares program

Corporate Discounts

  • Employee discounts

Other Benefits

  • Relocation assistance

Family Support

  • Family services

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Health and wellbeing options

Mental Health Support

  • Mental health support

Learning & Development

  • Training platform

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Biannual peer-to-peer review
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