Senior Machine Learning Engineer (All genders)

Zalando Logistics Süd SE & Co. KG

Berlin Until 10/9/2026 5+ years exp First posted August 10, 2026 Last posted August 10, 2026
Job description

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. ​

  • 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.

About this role

Summary

Build and optimize ML pipelines for scalable recommendation systems in production.

Job title

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

retail

Location requirements

Berlin, remote work possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PySparkML OpsAWSSageMakerCloudFormationPythondeep learningPyTorch

Preferred skills

feature storesreal-time feature engineeringKubernetes

Specializations

machine learningML pipelinesrecommendation systemsdeep learningAWS
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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Remote