Senior Algorithm Engineer .

Rotterdam, Weena 664

32 - 40 hoursUniversity

As a Senior Algorithm Engineer, you build smart algorithms that make our operations better, faster, and cheaper every single day. You translate complex math into practical software and take ownership of everything you develop. Together with your team, you improve our code, and yourself, and get a little bit better every day.

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What does a Senior Algorithm Engineer at Coolblue do?

As a Senior Algorithm Engineer, you work on smart algorithms that help our delivery vans drive in the most efficient way. You develop, improve and maintain these algorithms together with your team. You're close to the operation, so your solutions match exactly what’s needed on the road. That’s how you make an immediate impact on Coolblue’s delivery service. You collaborate closely with developers and the Product Owner. You translate business questions into clever, practical solutions. This way, you make our route planning a little bit better every day.

You enjoy doing this

developing algorithms that improve Coolblue’s logistics, like route planning.
writing clean, scalable code that's easy to understand.
sparring with Domain, Development, and Operations colleagues.
explaining complex logic in simple terms to non-tech stakeholders.
designing and building new features
improving systems step by step without reinventing the wheel.
Coach your team members on their technical and soft skills and provide them with feedback to help them get a little better every day

You recognize yourself in the following

you have a BSc or MSc degree in Computer Science, Math or something similar.
you’ve worked on optimization algorithms or heuristics before for at least 6+ years.
you’re skilled in Python or another algorithm-focused language.
you love learning and keep up with the latest in your field.
Scrum/Agile comes naturally to you.
You live in the Netherlands

This is what you’re looking for in a job

Money.
Over 30 training courses at our own Coolblue University.
Travel allowance, pension scheme and where-you-work money.
25 vacation days. If you promise to come back.
A discount on all our products.
An extraordinarily good work environment with colleagues from all over the world who make you happy, epic (digital) Coolblue parties, pubquizzing, and other activities.
Working together in an international environment with colleagues from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico, and Italy, among others.
Room for new initiatives and ideas. We’re always open to those, whether you’ve been with us for a week, a month, or a year.
Hybrid working: a fine balance between working at the office and working from home. Of course, we’ll help you create the best home-office possible. Including desk chair, laptop, and blue garlands.

Application process

Apply.Go for it.
Apply
Leave your details and you'll hear as soon as possible whether you're moving on to the next round.
Phone call.It's for you.
Phone call
We’d like to get to know you a bit better during a phone call. In this conversation, we’ll ask about your motivation for Coolblue and the role.
1st round.Ready, set, go.
1st round
We’ll continue the conversation so we can ask each other all kinds of questions. This will give you a clearer idea of the role and help us get a better picture of your experience.
Case.Open and shut.
Case
With a case, you’ll get a preview of the role and we’ll immediately see what you bring to the table.
2nd round.Go for the fridge.
2nd round
A final moment to dive even deeper into the role and ask each other any last burning questions.
Contract.I do.
Contract
Yes! We’re a match. You’ll receive a contract from us. Just sign it, and it’s official.