Senior Research Scientist - Vehicle Routing Optimisation (m/f/d)

Our promise of delivering groceries to your doorstep in minutes is powered by a complex, real-time logistics network. At the very core of this network is our dispatching system, the brain that determines how to efficiently, sustainably, and incredibly quickly deliver thousands of orders to our customers. 

To support the continued development of this system, we are looking for a Senior Research Scientist (m/f/d) to join our team and become a key architect of this brain.

This is not just an academic challenge; it's a real-world optimization puzzle. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and evolving the next generation of our rider routing algorithms. Your work will directly impact millions of deliveries, hyper-efficient routing on our e-bike fleet, and ultimately define the customer experience. You will push the boundaries of what's possible in last-mile logistics, tackling dynamic routing problems where demand, traffic, and rider availability change every second.

In this role you will:

• ​​​Architect and implement state-of-the-art optimization models to solve complex vehicle routing and dispatching problems at a massive scale.
• Leverage your deep expertise in techniques like Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP), Column Generation, and Meta-Heuristics to find novel solutions.
• Own the entire lifecycle of your models, from theoretical conception and prototyping to production deployment and performance analysis.
• Collaborate closely with a world-class team of software engineers, data scientists,MLEengineers  and product managers to translate complex business requirements into tangible, high-impact solutions.
• Drive the scientific roadmap for our dispatching system, ensuring Flink remains the leader in quick commerce efficiency and innovation.