Senior Optimization Engineer – Lead Math‑Driven Software

AVEVA; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking a Senior Optimisation Developer to advance industrial optimisation software and numerical modelling components in a hands-on, technically focused role in Cambridge. You will investigate complex mathematical problems, contribute to design and maintain scalable software, and guide colleagues as you grow into broader technical leadership.

Ideal candidates combine postgraduate research with practical industry experience, and can work effectively within an established codebase,

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification and industry or research experience in mathematically intensive modelling.
• Able to lead through technical challenges and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain and improve industrial optimisation software and numerical modelling components.
• Investigate complex mathematical and algorithmic problems and drive solutions to resolution.
• Take ownership of large technical work items and plan with minimal supervision.
• Provide guidance and support to other developers and contribute to codebase improvements.
• Balance legacy code considerations with thoughtful technical improvements.

Skills

Mathematical modelling

Numerical methods

Optimization algorithms

C++ programming

Linear algebra

Problem solving

Coaching

Technical leadership

Education

MSc or PhD in a related field

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

AVEVA is seeking a Senior Optimisation Developer to advance industrial optimisation software and numerical modelling components in a hands-on, technically focused role in Cambridge. You will investigate complex mathematical problems, contribute to design and maintain scalable software, and guide colleagues as you grow into broader technical leadership.

Ideal candidates combine postgraduate research with practical industry experience, and can work effectively within an established codebase,