Software Engineer - Process Mining Technology

Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process.

Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

The Celonis Process Mining Innovation (PMI) team is a dynamic group of R&D 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.

Join the Process Mining Technology division as a Software 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.
• Support in coordinating (funded) research projects.

• 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.
  • Support in coordinating funded research projects.

• 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.

• Knowledge of German is a plus.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems is advantageous.