Senior Ocean Network Optimization Engineer

A.P. Moller - Maersk; København; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Senior Operations Research Engineer for the Ocean Network Optimization team. You will design advanced optimisation models, frame planning problems, and build scalable components that integrate with production data.

You will lead experiments, translate results for stakeholders, and mentor junior analysts to raise modelling standards. You will contribute to an innovation roadmap, champion model-driven planning, and help deliver high-impact solutions across global ocean

Qualifications

• PhD or master's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science or related quantitative field
• Documented experience designing and deploying optimisation models or decision support algorithms in operational or production environments
• Expert level Python skills, experience applying C++ for performance critical components and strong SQL capabilities
• Advanced knowledge of Operations Research including MILP, graph theory, decomposition methods, and large-scale optimisation
• Strength in problem framing, algorithm design, empirical validation and scaling solutions
• Confident use of Git and modern software engineering workflows
• Ability to collaborate across diverse functions and lead change through adoption and clear communication
• Discipline in documentation, testing, version control and reproducibility

Responsibilities

• Design advanced optimisation models and heuristics from idea to validated, implemented capability
• Frame complex planning problems as clear mathematical formulations with explicit assumptions
• Build reusable modelling components that integrate with production data systems
• Improve existing optimisation logic by closing gaps and lifting performance
• Run structured experiments to compare alternatives and validate model behaviour with data
• Translate findings into clear recommendations and partner with stakeholders to drive adoption
• Shape the innovation roadmap by identifying new application areas and pilots
• Coach junior analysts and raise standards in modelling, documentation and code quality
• Communicate results, trade-offs and limitations in simple, decision-oriented language

Skills

Python

C++

SQL

Operations Research

Algorithm design

Empirical validation

Model scaling

Git

Collaboration

Education

PhD or Master’s in engineering, math, CS or related quantitative field

Tools

Git

SQL

Job description

Maersk is seeking a Senior Operations Research Engineer for the Ocean Network Optimization team. You will design advanced optimisation models, frame planning problems, and build scalable components that integrate with production data.

You will lead experiments, translate results for stakeholders, and mentor junior analysts to raise modelling standards. You will contribute to an innovation roadmap, champion model-driven planning, and help deliver high-impact solutions across global ocean