Director of Engineering - Size & Fit / Directress of Engineering - Size & Fit

About Zalando

Zalando brings head-to-toe fashion and beauty to around 50 million active customers in 25 markets across Europe. We collaborate with over 7,000 brands and operate 15 outlet stores, along with 12 logistics centres, offering 20 different payment options. However, the most valuable asset we possess is our diverse and talented team of over 15,000 individuals across technology, fashion, logistics, and various other areas of online retail. Together, we are dedicated to reimagining fashion for the good of all.

The Org: Size & Fit

At Size & Fit, our mission is to help customers find what fits them best from the very first try. We achieve this through the creation of scalable feedback loops between fashion consumers and creators, enabling a personalized and highly satisfactory fitting experience.

The Size & Fit team addresses the complex challenge of size and fit from the perspectives of both Zalando customers and partners. Through innovative practices and seamless integration throughout the customer journey, we provide insights and experiences that ensure customers find their perfect fit on the first attempt. By understanding our retail customers' fitting needs, we generate business intelligence that aids brands and buying teams in optimizing their assortment strategies and production lines.

Our team works closely with the Propositions teams responsible for assortment strategy, emphasizing algorithmic development to tackle areas where customers require the most support. This collaboration allows us to enhance the shopping experience and meet our customers' expectations, ensuring they discover the best fit every time they shop with Zalando.

Inclusive by Design

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design, starting with our recruitment processes. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. Applicants are encouraged to omit information such as their picture, age, or marital status. We focus on assessing candidates solely based on their qualifications and merit.

We aim to provide an exceptional candidate experience. Please inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the process.

Learn more about our diversity and inclusion strategy, do.BETTER, and explore our employee resource groups here.

The Role

As the Director of Engineering for Size and Fit, you will spearhead the development of customer-centric, data-driven products that revolutionize the experience for our customers and brand partners in finding the right fit. You will lead a dedicated engineering organization that encompasses Fullstack, Data, R&D, and App engineering, defining and owning our engineering strategy, technical roadmaps, and delivery processes.

In this role, you will establish a collaborative relationship with your product, design, and applied science counterparts, collectively defining, owning, and executing our long-term vision and strategy. Additionally, you will focus on identifying and hiring exceptional talent to create a robust engineering organization poised for long-term growth and success.

Role Requirements - We’d Love to Meet You If:

• You have prior experience building and scaling a Virtual Try-On solution, navigating scale to XX million users.
• You are an authentic and inspiring technical leader with a clear vision and a collaborative approach, dedicated to empowering and coaching a high-performing engineering organization.
• You possess 7+ years of engineering leadership experience, which includes managing complex organizations and leading geographically distributed teams.
• You have deep technical expertise in data engineering and implementing ML-based solutions into production, creating compelling and delightful user experiences.
• You have prior exposure to Virtual Try-On, 3D technologies, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, or Avatar solutions.
• You are highly collaborative, with experience working closely with Applied Science, Product, and wider Engineering teams to form an overarching strategy and vision for your domain.
• You are a strategic and analytical thinker.
• You possess outstanding stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to translate technical strategy into business impact and vice versa.

Our Benefits

Zalando offers a comprehensive range of benefits. Here’s an overview of what you can expect:

• 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 per year
• Hybrid working model with 60% remote work per week, adapted to best support team collaboration
• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
• 25 days of vacation each year to start
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
• Family services, including counseling and support
• Health and wellbeing options
• Mental health support and coaching available

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.