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ZAZalando

Applied Scientist - Demand Forecast(m/w/x)

Berlin
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced
AI/ML
Data Science

Refining article demand forecast engine with advanced ML and time series analysis. Causal inference knowledge a big plus. 27-30 days holiday, up to 60% remote.

Requirements

  • Master degree or above (PhD) in quantitative economics, statistics, mathematics, physics, operation research or related quantitative discipline
  • Strong theoretical foundation in statistics, econometrics, time series analysis, and machine learning methodologies
  • Causal inference knowledge is a big plus
  • At least 3 years industry experience (1 year with PhD)
  • Developing forecasting models using statistical methods and machine learning
  • Understand tradeoff of forecasting methods and applications
  • Deep knowledge of state of the art forecasting practices
  • Bias for simplicity in forecasting
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Curious and self-starter mindset
  • Ability to unblock yourself
  • Proactively request support when needed
  • Deep proficiency in Python
  • Deep proficiency in SQL
  • Deep proficiency in PySpark
  • Commitment to high coding standards
  • Active participation in code reviews
  • Elevating team's engineering culture
  • Practical experience using AI-assisted coding
  • Developing high quality production code

Tasks

  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and analysts
  • Refine industry-leading article demand forecast engine
  • Support senior members and Product Managers in scientific roadmap
  • Work with Principal Scientists and leaders to maximize forecast performance
  • Conceptualize, prototype, and productionize advanced demand forecast solutions
  • Solve complex problems using various methods and tools
  • Communicate technical issues and results to team members and stakeholders
  • Educate stakeholders about products and solutions
  • Participate in the full development cycle of algorithms
  • Discover opportunities and iteratively improve models
  • Explore new data sources and problem structuring methods
  • Build and streamline model pipelines and analysis processes
  • Use programming tools like Python, Databricks, Scala, SQL, PyTorch, Tensorflow

Work Experience

  • 3 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative

Tools & Technologies

  • Python
  • SQL
  • PySpark
  • AI-assisted coding

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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