Senior Ocean Network Optimization Engineer

Damco Spain SL; København; On-site; DKK 1,150,000 - 1,550,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Senior Operations Research Engineer in Ocean Network Optimization to design advanced optimisation models and drive scalable pilots. You will frame complex planning problems, build reusable components, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver measurable business impact across Maersk's global ocean network.

You will mentor analysts, communicate results clearly, and advance data-driven decision making while balancing cost, service, sustainability, and reliability.

Qualifications

• PhD or master's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science or related quantitative field with exposure to optimisation or modelling
• Documented experience designing and deploying optimisation models or decision support algorithms in operational environments
• Expert level Python, C++ for performance-critical components and strong SQL capabilities
• Advanced knowledge of Operations Research including MIP, graph theory, decomposition, large-scale optimisation

Responsibilities

• Design advanced optimisation models and heuristics from idea to validated capability
• Frame planning problems as mathematical formulations with clear assumptions and success criteria
• Build reusable modelling components that integrate with production data systems
• Improve existing optimisation logic for performance and scalability
• Lead experiments to compare alternatives and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Coach junior analysts and raise modelling standards
• Shape the innovation roadmap and drive pilots to scale
• Lead change by guiding stakeholders through adoption and ensuring proper use of models

Skills

Python

C++

SQL

Operations Research

Git

Education

PhD or Master's in engineering/mathematics/computer science

Tools

Python

C++

SQL

Job description

Maersk is seeking a Senior Operations Research Engineer in Ocean Network Optimization to design advanced optimisation models and drive scalable pilots. You will frame complex planning problems, build reusable components, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver measurable business impact across Maersk's global ocean network.

You will mentor analysts, communicate results clearly, and advance data-driven decision making while balancing cost, service, sustainability, and reliability.