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ZAZalando

Senior Principal Applied Scientist - Catalog and Search Ranking(m/w/x)

Berlin
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
AI/ML
Data Science

Architecting and deploying deep learning solutions for fashion product ranking and conversion. 8+ years of deep reinforcement learning experience required. 27-30 days holiday, up to 60% remote per week.

Requirements

  • PhD in Machine Learning, Control Theory, Operations Research, or related fields, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of industry experience in deep reinforcement learning, multi-armed bandits, or large-scale sequential decision-making systems
  • Experience applied to content selection, personalization, or ranking in feed-based products
  • Shaping scientific roadmap of teams in multi-area products
  • Working with senior Applied Science leaders
  • Discovering business opportunities collaborating with product, science, and engineering managers
  • Solving business problems through scientific solutions
  • Extensive track record addressing real-world problems using machine learning throughout product cycle
  • Raising department and Zalando's best practice in methods, algorithms, and technology
  • Expertise in architecture, design patterns, and research roadmaps
  • Authority on deep learning
  • Extensive track record leveraging research to advance state of the art
  • Publication records
  • Extensive hands-on experience in deep learning
  • Proficiency in Python for RL implementations
  • Proficiency in PyTorch or TensorFlow for RL implementations
  • Proficiency in cloud computing platforms such as AWS

Tasks

  • Address challenging fashion problems using advanced methods
  • Contribute to the scientific roadmap
  • Collaborate with scientists and engineers on machine learning products
  • Research, deploy, and architect deep learning solutions
  • Enhance customer conversion through product selection and ranking
  • Develop long-term research roadmaps aligned with business goals
  • Advise senior leadership on strategic investments
  • Mentor and guide senior scientists
  • Share knowledge within the science community
  • Partner with applied science leaders and product managers
  • Deliver state-of-the-art machine learning solutions
  • Solve complex challenges with a scientific approach
  • Communicate and align with teams and stakeholders
  • Deploy, develop, implement, test, and research ML models
  • Focus on personalisation, ranking, and recommendations

Work Experience

  • 8 years

Education

  • Doctoral / PhD

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Python
  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
  • AWS

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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