Over 200 Software Engineers, Applied Scientists, Product Managers and Product Analysts work in our Berlin, Dortmund, and Erfurt locations to maintain business-critical systems. Set up in more than 30 Logistics Capabilities teams, they drive innovation in one of the most complex areas of e-commerce. Our in-house technology landscape is not just essential to Zalando—it is a benchmark for the industry, shaping the future of logistics through seamless delivery experiences.
Focus areas in Logistics Capabilities
Within Logistics Capabilities, our engineering teams are set up in sub-departments to design, build and optimise solutions that directly impact our fulfilment centres, transportation networks, and third-party logistics partners. Our product teams enjoy end-to-end ownership, building innovative solutions that optimise operations, reduce costs, and improve the customer experience.
IMPACT AT SCALE
Every day, thousands of orders enter into our logistics systems. Our teams ensure that each package reaches its destination in the fastest, most efficient way possible.
Our tech solutions power one of Europe’s largest logistics networks tailored to fashion and lifestyle, where we process millions of shipments and returns across 13 fulfilment centers and around 20 return centres, supported by cutting-edge automation and AI-driven decision-making. Meet the teams behind the solutions:
Warehouse abilities team
These teams are the foundation of fulfilment at Zalando. They own and develop ZalOS, our custom-built warehouse management system that keeps everything running like clockwork. By integrating automation and AI-driven workflows, we streamline order processing and scale for the future.
Warehouse process & automation team
Leading hardware and software development for Zalando logistics centres across Europe, these teams are engineering the future of smart warehousing: intelligent automation, robotics, and smart picking solutions optimise space, reduce manual effort, and enhance warehouse safety.
Logistics algorithms team
Software Engineers and Applied Scientists work together in these teams to develop advanced algorithmic solutions and forecasts that improve warehouse efficiency. From predictive item distribution to real-time decision-making, these teams turn complex algorithms into scalable systems to make fulfilment faster and more cost-effective.
Transport, Courier & Express Parcels (CEP), and returns teams
Our teams in this sub-department build the technology behind seamless deliveries and efficient returns, ensuring that Zalando’s logistics network runs smoothly from fulfilment centers to our customers, and back. By optimising transport management, third-party logistics integrations, and sustainable refurbishment processes, they make Zalando’s logistics network more reliable and environmentally responsible.
Building the future of logistics technology at Zalando
As a software engineer in Logistics Engineering, you will join us to pioneer innovative technologies and engineer scalable solutions for seamless supply chain excellence.
Impact at scale
No matter the team, as a Software Engineer at Zalando, you work on large-scale systems and own the full development lifecycle from design to deployment and operational excellence. At Zalando, shaping the future of logistics means solving real-world challenges at scale.
- Mission-critical logistics software used internally and by third-party logistics providers.
- Microservices architectures for seamless warehouse and transportation operations.
- Automation and robotics integrations to enhance fulfilment center efficiency.
- Optimization of warehouse processes and transport management to reduce costs and improve delivery speed.
- Integrations with third-party logistics providers to scale and future-proof our logistics network.
- In-house developed systems integrate with AI-driven tools and robotics.
Our tech stack
To build and scale our logistics technology, our teams rely on a modern, cloud-native tech stack designed for high performance and scalability.
- JVM-based languages: Java, Kotlin, Scala
- Cloud-native development: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
- Software Architecture: Distributed Systems, Event-Driven, REST
- RDMS: PostgreSQL
- Frontend: State of the art JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React)
For a deep dive, head to our Zalando tech radar and hear from fellow engineers on our engineering blog Interested in our open Logistics Engineering positions? Take a look at our current job listings on our career page.
INNOVATION IN ACTION
Our Logistics Engineering teams drive innovation through scalable solutions, creating seamless delivery experiences across Europe by making logistics smarter, faster, and more efficient.
Growth and collaboration at Zalando
At Zalando, we provide structured career development through mentorship programs, learning budgets, O’Reilly’s library, internal knowledge sharing, and opportunities to collaborate on cutting-edge projects. For a full list of employee benefits from career development to employee resource groups, take a look at our perks and benefits page.
Cross-functional teams, an ownership mindset, and end-to-end autonomy have shaped a work environment across teams and departments that offers Software Engineers, Applied Scientists and Product Managers everyday learning and collaboration opportunities to have an impact and achieve excellence in Logistics Capabilities.
Be part of the future of logistics at Zalando
Join us in redefining the future of logistics and solving real-world challenges at scale. Across all Logistics Capabilities teams and positions, your work will directly shape one of Europe’s largest e-commerce ecosystems. Find out more about our open positions and apply today!
