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In this role, you will investigate marketplace dynamics, develop causal models, and conduct exploratory data analyses to support strategic decisions for Zalando's ranking platform.
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Your role in the team
- As a Principal Data Scientist, you will investigate marketplace dynamics, develop causal inference frameworks, and conduct exploratory data analysis across Search, Catalog, and the broader S&D platform.
- Your work will directly inform strategic trade-off decisions around Zalando's platform dynamics and health, turning data into insights that shape product development and program direction for Zalando's ranking platform.
- This position has an equally important mandate in ranking health monitoring and opportunity analysis, and benefits from a strong understanding of the economics of multi-sided marketplaces: identifying structural shifts in visibility outcomes, diagnosing their root causes, and quantifying the business implications for Zalando's marketplace.
- You will collaborate with other Applied Scientists, Data Engineers, Product Managers, and commercial stakeholders across S&D and beyond.
Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- You possess expertise in experimentation design and quasi-experimental research methods such as Double Machine Learning, difference-in-differences, synthetic control, and causal forests.
- You are a hands-on owner and builder who drives large initiatives across departments.
- You are enthusiastic about using AI engineering in your workflows as well as contributing to the team's agentic research and engineering setup.
Experience
- You hold a Master's degree or higher (PhD) in quantitative economics, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline, with a strong foundation in econometrics, statistics, and computational methods, and at least 4 years of relevant industry experience.
- You have strong experience conducting exploratory data analysis at scale and communicating findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
- You are proficient in Python and SQL, with hands-on experience using Jupyter Notebooks, Airflow, PySpark, Databricks, Git, and AWS.
What we offer
- Zalando provides a range of benefits. Here's an overview of what you can expect.
- 27 days of annual leave to start for full-time employees (+1 day for each calendar year, up to 30 days).
- 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners.
- Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers.
- Company pension scheme.
- Employee share scheme.
- Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub.
- Mental health support and coaching.
- Development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review.
- 2 paid volunteering days per year.
- Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement).
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About your employer
Zalando is the leading online fashion platform in Europe, connecting customers, brands, and partners in 17 markets. We offer the latest styles and trends from the best fashion brands around the world, all in one place. With Zalando, you can find the perfect outfit for any occasion, whether you're looking for casual wear, formal wear, or something in between. We also offer a wide range of sizes and styles to suit every customer's needs. Shop with us today and see why we're the leading fashion destination in Europe.
- Established Company
- Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Trade
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- Working conditions
- 4.4
- Team culture
- 3.5
- Engineering
- 3.1
- Career growth
- 2.6
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