Principal Applied Scientist (Economics / Experimentations) - Size & Fit (All Genders) at Zalando

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fashion, E-commerceIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong economics, experimentations, and scientific experience
  • Deep scientific expertise with a strong track record in research and publications
  • Exceptional collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to effectively interface with cross-functional teams
  • Expertise in supporting complex AI-driven products that create high customer and business impact
  • Skills in solving complex business impact measurement challenges in AI applications

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy advanced experimentation methods at scale
  • Support high stakes experiments and problem solving focused on customer/business impact, ensuring decisions are made from robust insights
  • Set and own processes to improve the quality of experimentation across Zalando experimentation domains
  • Design and implement state-of-the-art methods for accurately measuring the business impact of AI-driven customer-facing products across various markets, customer segments, and fashion assortment
  • Work closely with applied science leaders, product managers, and other business stakeholders to leverage state-of-the-art experimentations and data-driven economics/experimentation approaches for the Size & Fit domain in online fashion
  • Mentor senior team members

Skills

Deep Learning
Computer Vision
Machine Learning
AI
Experimentation
Size Recommendation

Zalando

European online fashion retail marketplace

About Zalando

Zalando operates as a major e-commerce platform in Europe, focusing on fashion and lifestyle products. It allows customers to shop for a wide variety of clothing, shoes, and accessories from both established and emerging brands through its website and mobile app. The platform generates revenue by selling products directly to consumers and earning commissions from third-party sellers who list their items on Zalando. A key feature of Zalando is its commitment to providing a smooth shopping experience, which includes free delivery and returns, a large selection of products, and personalized recommendations. Zalando Plus, a premium membership program, offers additional benefits like faster shipping and exclusive deals. The company distinguishes itself from competitors by investing in technology and logistics to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operations.

Berlin, GermanyHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$149.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Hybrid Work Options
Company Equity
Professional Development Budget
Visa Support
Wellness Program

Risks

Acquisition of About You may strain financial resources and affect profitability.
Virtual Fitting Room may face technological challenges and user adoption issues.
Competition from Vestiaire Collective's AI advancements could threaten Zalando's market position.

Differentiation

Zalando offers a seamless shopping experience with free delivery and returns.
The company invests heavily in technology for efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
Zalando's wide selection includes both well-known and emerging fashion brands.

Upsides

Acquisition of About You could expand market share in European fashion e-commerce.
Virtual Fitting Room may reduce return rates and improve customer satisfaction.
Zalando Partner platform could enhance third-party seller experience and increase commission revenue.

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