Software Engineer (all genders) Machine Learning for Content Solutions

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Software Engineering - Data

ABOUT THE TEAM
 

Department: Content Creation
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Team Size: 12

THE ROLE & THE TEAM 

We are seeking a skilled and entrepreneurial Software Engineer with Machine Learning focus and expertise in image generation and computer vision to join the content technology team. In this role, you will develop solutions that allow our business to stay competitive and innovative. With our tight integration into the Zalando value proposition chain our goal is to build content production tooling that has the potential to shape the future in this field.

Find out more about our Software engineer team: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/what-we-do/software-engineering

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.


Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

  • You will support content solutions to build realistic and inspirational product displays and descriptions using Machine Learning technology

  • You will assess different solutions, tools or AI models regarding their fit to our use cases, acting as a innovator, consultant and developer

  • You will integrate AI solutions into our infrastructure

  • You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and management, to build AI based or algorithmic solutions to critical customer challenges 

  • We offer the opportunity for you to communicate research findings, capabilities, and deliverables to diverse audiences

  • You’ll have the chance to demonstrate strong entrepreneurial skills in promoting and presenting research results convincingly

  • We offer you the opportunity to deeply understand our business and connecting state-of-the-art technology to real-world applications

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…

  • You have strong software development skills using Python. Experience in other programming languages like Kotlin or Java is a plus

  • You have a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

  • You bring experience in ETL pipelines, AWS Sagemaker, Bedrock and machine learning in general. 

  • You have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills 

  • A passion for understanding business needs and leveraging technology to solve customer problems is what drives you

  • You have a solid understanding of (AWS) cloud computing with Docker

  • You are proficient in SQL, including query optimisation and performance tuning

GOOD TO HAVE

  • 3D Representation Knowledge: Understanding of various 3D representation methods, including implicit, explicit, and parametric approaches. The candidate should be able to apply these representations effectively in 3D computer vision tasks.

  • Programming Skills: Experience using deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Keras, and TensorFlow to develop and implement solutions using generative artificial intelligence

  • Experience in the areas of generative and discriminative modelling

  • Adaptability: Willingness and ability to stay current with the latest developments in deep learning, 3D computer vision, and related technologies, and to quickly adapt to new tools and methodologies.

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

  • 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, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

  • 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


Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.

Recruiter

Juliane Staffehl

juliane.staffehl@zalando.de

Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).

In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process, please take a look at our FAQ page.

Our Software Engineering teams deploy software extensively, managing a broad set of applications and conducting thousands of deployments per week. The Software Engineering team enables Zalando as Europe’s number one multi-brand, digital platform for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle for our partners and customers. As a Zalando Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a community of thousands of colleagues across Europe.

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Zalando SE Berlin headquarter BHQ-X

About Zalando

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce. Help us offer an inspiring and quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to about 50 million active customers in 25 markets. Or be part of our logistic infrastructure, software or service capabilities to help brands and retailers run and scale their entire e-commerce business, on or off Zalando. Join our Zalando ecosystem, to enable positive change for the fashion and lifestyle industry. 

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