OR Software Engineer

Optimal Ways

OR Software Engineer developing optimization and AI tools at Optimal Dynamics. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive logistics innovations in a growing start-up.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ramp: In the onboarding stage, senior members of the OR/AI team will get you up to speed on our technologies and help you develop your skill set to the point where you can contribute to the development of cutting-edge optimization and AI tools for the logistics industry
Execute: Engage heavily in the SDLC (research, design, experimentation, development, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance) to ensure stability and quality of the codebase
Research and Implement: best practices to enhance our existing machine learning infrastructure in production environments
Ideate: You will have the freedom to ideate and apply novel methodologies and techniques
Grow: You will have the ability to learn directly from leaders in the AI and optimization fields

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, or Industrial Engineering, OR BS in one of these fields and two+ years of industry experience
Significant experience with an object-oriented programming language (Java, C#/C++, etc.) and software design, including hands-on Python coding experience
Background classwork or experience in optimization, probability, and statistics
Some background in machine learning or artificial intelligence.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues and find resolutions
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
Understanding of how to use AI-assisted coding tools to supercharge productivity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, including Series C level equity
Health / Dental / Vision 100% covered for employee and 50% for dependents
Life Insurance, with optional supplemental insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Spending Account (HSA)
401(k) with match
Unlimited PTO (vacation, personal days, sick days, jury duty, military leave, bereavement)
11 Holidays
Paid Parental Leave for all employees
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurances, and AD&D Insurance
Fitness membership reimbursement
Commuter benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

object-oriented programmingJavaC#C++Pythonsoftware designoptimizationprobabilitystatisticsmachine learning

Soft Skills

troubleshootingproblem-solvingadaptabilitycollaborationcommunicationcreativitycritical thinkingtime managementinitiativelearning agility