Senior Principal Software Engineer (all genders)
Core
Shape core technology platforms, lead cross-organizational technical efforts, and advance AI as a company capability for Zalando Group.
Role type
Senior Principal Software Engineer (strategic IC)
Builds
Durable, reusable technology platforms and shared capabilities across the Zalando Group
Domain
E-commerce / Fashion & Lifestyle / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Architecting resilient distributed systems, cross-organizational technical leadership, AI/ML integration, system and data migrations, end-to-end ownership, technology horizon scanning
Preferred skills
Change management, mentoring, technical community building, industry thought leadership
Technologies
Cloud platforms, AI/ML frameworks, distributed systems tools
Responsibilities
Guide systems and cross-organizational technical direction, create shared platforms and technical leverage, advance AI as a company capability, deliver impact through hands-on contributions on critical work, set the bar for engineering quality and operational excellence, cultivate technical community and industry leadership, scan the technology horizon
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
