Senior Data Scientist Operations Research

BigPay; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive business optimization through advanced modeling and algorithms. The role requires collaboration across functional teams to adapt to evolving business needs. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in mathematical programming and proficiency in optimization tools such as CPLEX or Gurobi, along with strong programming skills in Python and Java. This opportunity is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Up to 8 years of relevant experience beyond first degree.
• Experience with mathematical programming, constraint programming, heuristics, and other OR methodologies.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage speed, reliability, and interpretability.

Responsibilities

• Improve models and algorithms to further optimize business outcomes.
• Collaborate and work across functional and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Optimization modeling

Collaboration

Python programming

Java programming

Statistical analysis

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Statistics, Data Science, AI, or related field

Tools

CPLEX

Gurobi

Google OR-Tools

G Suite

Git

Jira

Confluence

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

Senior Data Scientist (Operations Research)

AirAsia is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to optimize business outcomes through advanced modeling and algorithms. The role involves collaboration across functional teams and driving data-driven.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Improve models and algorithms to further optimize business outcomes.
• Collaborate and work across functional and multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment to understand evolving business needs.

Requirements and Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Statistics, Data Science, AI, or related field.
• Up to 8 years of relevant experience beyond first degree.
• Experience with mathematical programming, constraint programming, heuristics, and other OR methodologies.
• Proficient with at least one optimization solver such as CPLEX, Gurobi, or Google OR-Tools.
• Strong programming skills in Python/Java (object‑oriented) and familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Applied mathematical and statistical knowledge with emphasis on business and finance related distributions, testing, modeling, and regression analysis.
• Familiar with or adopt design thinking methods.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage speed, reliability, and interpretability.
• Good working knowledge of productivity tools such as G Suite, Git, Jira, Confluence.
• Experience with code versioning, code review, and documentation.
• Familiar with data ETL from a wide variety of data sources.
• Experience developing and deploying to the cloud is an advantage.

About AirAsia

AirAsia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.