THE ROLE & THE TEAM
We are looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to enhance Zalando’s recommendation ML systems, making them more scalable, efficient, and impactful. You will play a key role in productionizing ML models, optimising pipelines, and ensuring seamless deployment of high-performing recommendation systems. Working closely with Applied Scientists, Product and Software Engineers, you will help shape the future of personalized shopping experiences for millions of customers.
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Build and optimise ML pipelines for training, deploying, and monitoring recommendation models.
Productionize ML models by orchestrating workflows (Apache Airflow) and deploying scalable, reliable solutions on AWS for real-time and batch inference.
Improve data quality and reliability for real-time and batch inference systems.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…
5+ years of experience with PySpark, ML Ops, AWS (SageMaker, CloudFormation), Apache Airflow, Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch).
Proven experience in productionizing ML models and orchestrating ML workflows.
Experience with PySpark on Databricks (or similar) for scalable data processing and ML model inference.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Experience with feature stores, real-time feature engineering or Kubernetes is a plus.
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.
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups
Opportunity to work from abroad for 30 (working) days per calendar year
ABOUT ZALANDO
It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce, to the starting point for fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 23 markets.
Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 48 million active customers through a team of diverse skill-sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests.
Our values https //jobs.zalando.com/en/our-founding-mindset
do.More - our sustainability strategy https //corporate.zalando.com/en/sustainability
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Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.
