Principal ML Engineer

THE ROLE & THE TEAM The Zalando eCommerce Platform Sciences team assists customers in their fashion discovery journey and helps them find what they are looking for across Zalando. In the echo department we drive the vision of having Zalando be the place for customers to discover quality content, find personalised inspiration and make a truly deeper connection. We are transforming the content discovery systems, utilising innovative approaches and building inspirational experiences for our customers. WHY YOU SHOULD BE INTERESTED...You will support content solutions to build realistic and inspirational product displays and descriptions using Machine Learning technologyYou will assess different solutions, tools or AI models regarding their fit to our use cases, acting as an innovator, consultant, decision maker and developerYou will integrate AI solutions into our infrastructureYou 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 audiencesYou'll have the chance to demonstrate strong entrepreneurial skills in promoting and presenting research results convincinglyWe offer you the opportunity to deeply understand our business and connecting state-of-the-art technology to real-world applicationsWE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF...You are convincing your colleagues with strong software development skills using Python. Experience in other programming languages like Kotlin or Java is a plusYou have a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical fieldYou bring experience in ETL pipelines, AWS Sagemaker, Bedrock and machine learning in general. You have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills You come with an entrepreneurial mindset with ability to innovate, influence, and drive resultsA passion for understanding business needs and leveraging technology to solve customer problems is what drives youYou have a solid understanding of (AWS) cloud computing with DockerYou are proficient in SQL, including query optimization and performance tuningGOOD TO HAVE3D 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 intelligenceExperience in the areas of generative and discriminative modelingAdaptability: 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 methodologiesZalando BenefitsCareer DevelopmentWe offer peer-to-peer performance reviews twice a yearLearn and develop through our extensive Zalando training platformJoin regular all-hands, team meetings, Q&A sessions, and quarterly anonymous employee surveys to ask your questions and provide your feedbackSupport from an international team of experts; mentoring and professional development opportunitieswellbeing2 days paid leave per year for volunteering25 holiday days per calendar yearOnline sports courses, wellbeing, and nutrition advice offered by Humanoo personal wellbeing coach appMental wellbeing support from our Employee Assistance Program and professional consultants to help you find health resourcesFlexibilityFlexible working hoursRelocation assistance available for internationalsHome office equipment available for hybrid working, to support you working from homeHybrid working model with 60% remote per weekOpportunity to work from abroad for 30 (working) days per calendar yearFinancialAccess to the employee shares program40% shopping discount on products shipped and sold by Zalando, and 30% discount on Zalando LoungeDiscounts from a wide range of external partnersSBB Half Fare TravelcardFamily4 weeks paid paternity leave and 17 weeks paid maternity leave3 fully-paid child sick days per yearFree counseling, assistance, and referral service for all matters concerning yourself and your family via the Fürstenberg Institute.ABOUT ZALANDOIt'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 50 million active customers through a team of diverse skill sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests.Our values https do.More - our sustainability strategy https Follow us on Instagram Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.