Associate Research Engineer - Process Mining Technology

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need your help. Care to join us? The Team: The Celonis Process Mining Innovation (PMI) team is a dynamic group of RD engineers committed to advancing process mining. We focus on hands-on development, creating new solutions and algorithms to continually elevate our platform and push the limits of best-in-class process mining technology. The Role: Join the Process Mining Technology division as an Associate Research Engineer for Process Mining Innovation. The division is focused on developing and testing cutting-edge algorithms and approaches for process discovery and data-driven process modeling. In this role, you will specialize in Object-Centric Process Mining (OCPM), a novel, multidimensional approach that is defining the future of process mining. Your responsibilities will include: Translating requirements and innovative ideas into functional code. Rigorously evaluating the efficacy and performance of the developed code. Implementing and integrating solutions into our existing product suite. Collaborating closely with product managers and other software engineers to ensure successful deployment to production. We expect you to contribute to the scientific community and our intellectual property portfolio by: Publishing your research results in top-tier scientific outlets. Patent your inventive work. A unique opportunity exists for the successful candidate to pursue a PhD Degree in Computer Science in collaboration with RWTH Aachen University. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy: Partner with the Process Mining (PMI) team to understand the current state-of-the-art in Object-Centric Process Mining (OCPM) and identify valuable new solutions. Guide and influence the development of OCPM features at Celonis by collaborating with platform product managers and engineers. Define the optimal user experience by working closely with the UX team. Development Implementation: Translate innovative ideas and requirements into high-quality, functional code. Rigorous evaluation of the developed code's efficacy and performance. Implement and integrate new solutions into the existing product suite. Collaborate with product managers and fellow software engineers to ensure successful deployment to production. Research Innovation: Publish research findings in top-tier scientific outlets. Patent inventive work. Required Qualifications: MSc degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Business Informatics, or a comparable field. Hands-on experience with Process Mining, Data Analytics, or Business Intelligence tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik). Initial experience in programming, working with databases, and ETL processes. Strong communication skills, coupled with an interest in engaging with potential customers. Fluent spoken and written English is mandatory. Ability to work independently and demonstrate 'out-of-the-box' thinking are key personal traits sought for this role. Beneficial/Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of German is a plus. Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems is advantageous. What Celonis Can Offer You: Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business. Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities. Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more . Interns and working students explore your benefits here . Prioritize Your Well-being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being ... (truncated, view full listing at source)