Senior Applied Scientist - Partner Tech

• Conceptualize, prototype, and productionize state-of-the-art demand forecast solutions
• Communicate technical problems and results effectively with other team members and also with (less technical) stakeholders
• Be the owner of the whole development cycle of algorithms - from opportunity discovery to production
• Build model pipelines and streamline analysis processes, using common programming tools (e.g. Python, R, Scala, SQL, PyTorch, Tensorflow etc.)
• Mentor junior scientists and foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team

• Master degree or above (PhD) in quantitative economics, statistics, mathematics, physics, operation research or a related quantitative discipline with a strong theoretical foundation in statistics, econometrics, time series analysis, and machine learning methodologies
• At least 5 years of industry experience (3 years with PhD degree) in developing forecasting models, using both statistical methods and machine learning techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a curious and self-starter mindset
• Deep proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark, with a commitment to high coding standards
• Demonstrated experience in guiding less experienced colleagues and organizing team educational initiatives

Command of causal inference is a big plus

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week
• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
• Employee shares program
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
• Family services, including counseling and support
• Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
• Mental health support and coaching available
• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review