Scheduling Optimization Engineer

Applaudo

Colombia

Remote

COP 40,256,028 - 231,150,114

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Flexible schedule

Private medical insurance

Celebrations

Great work environment

Special discounts

Job summary

A leading digital solutions company in Colombia is seeking an Optimization Engineer to develop advanced optimization models for scheduling and resource allocation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience with optimization solvers. This position offers a flexible schedule and remote work options, along with various employee perks like private medical insurance and a great work environment.

Qualifications

Strong analytical and modeling skills.
Ability to incorporate operational rules, contractual agreements, regulatory requirements.
Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain advanced optimization models.
Build models considering event calendars, service times, and destinations.
Collaborate with teams to align outputs with real-world needs.
Analyze results to identify cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of optimization modeling (integer programming, constraint programming, heuristics/metaheuristics)

Proven experience developing and maintaining large-scale scheduling models

Hands-on experience with optimization solvers (Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools)

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Julia, or C++

Strong understanding of data analysis for planning

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

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Job Description
About You
You are a data-driven professional passionate about solving complex scheduling and resource allocation challenges. You thrive on applying advanced optimization techniques to real-world problems, balancing mathematical rigor with practical feasibility. With strong analytical and modeling skills, you design solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
You bring to Applaudo the following competencies:

Advanced knowledge of optimization modeling (integer programming, constraint programming, heuristics/metaheuristics).
Proven experience developing and maintaining large-scale scheduling models in applied environments.
Ability to incorporate operational rules, contractual agreements, regulatory requirements, and business constraints into model formulations.
Hands-on experience with optimization solvers (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools).
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Julia, or C++.
Strong understanding of data analysis for planning based on event calendars, service times, passenger volumes, and destination planning.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You will be accountable for the following responsabilities:
Develop and maintain advanced optimization models to solve large-scale scheduling problems.
Build models that consider event calendars, service times, passenger volumes, and destinations using available data.
Integrate operational rules, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and business constraints into model formulations.
Apply optimization solvers (Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools) to generate feasible, efficient schedules.
Collaborate with operations, planning, and technology teams to align outputs with real-world needs.
Analyze results to identify cost savings, efficiency improvements, and compliance risks.
Continuously refine models to adapt to changes in resource availability, demand patterns, and operational constraints.
Additional Information
Here at Applaudo Studios values as trust, communication, respect, excellence and team work are our keys to success. We know we are working with the best and thus treat each other with respect and admiration without asking.
Submit your application today, and don't miss this opportunity to join the Best Digital team in the Region!
We truly appreciate all the hard and outstanding work our team makes every day at Applaudo Studios, and that's why the perks that we offer, are deeply thought and designed as a way to thank them for their commitment and excellence.
Some of our perks and benefits:

Work from home
Flexible schedule
Celebrations
Special discounts
Entertainment area
Flexible work spaces
Great work environment
Private medical insurance
Benefits may vary according to your location and/or availability. Request further information when applying.

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