VP Engineering, Logistics

at  Zalando

THE ROLE

The purpose of this role is to provide the technical vision for the logistics platforms. This includes both the software engineering architecture and the applied science foundation that our logistics systems are built upon.
This role requires the ability to identify the link between scientific advances and business impact (what should we productionize?) and to design a delivery mechanism to serve the needs of diverse client teams. Further, these data products will sit on a customer’s critical path, so they have to include data validity checks, offer high availability and robustness.
Or in other words if you are up for the challenge of integrating machines of the size of an airplane like Bagsorters, working on algorithms that are exceeding the amount of atoms in the universe like batching, quick frontends that are not slowing down our colleagues and resilient state engines by leading a team of over 100 engineers and time-critical projects then this a job for you.
This role is a senior member of the Logistics Leadership Team with counterparts in HR, Finance, Operations, Product, and Network. The role often represents Logistics in cross functional initiatives. This role is the one of the most senior engineering roles at Zalando and as such is a role model for the entire community of engineers.

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. Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture

• Employee shares program
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
• Work from abroad for up to 30 working 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 Wellhub “Gympass")
• Mental health support and coaching availabl