Principal Software Engineer - Risk Management / Risk AI (all genders)

Zalando · Berlin

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Company
Zalando
Location
Berlin
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
June 15, 2026

About this job

THE ROLE & THE TEAM In this role as Principal Software Engineer, you will guide multiple teams within the Risk Management department. This department focuses on developing Software and Machine Learning solutions to manage risk and detect fraud in payment transactions amounting to billions of euros annually. These systems are crucial to Zalando's financial success by identifying, managing, and mitigating payment risks. You will be responsible for elevating architectural and software engineering standards, mentoring engineers, and leading groundbreaking initiatives. As a key member of the leadership team, you will collaborate closely with Engineering Managers, Applied Science Managers, other Principal Software Engineers, Principal Applied Scientists, and Product Managers.

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