Applied AI Scientist - Supply Chain Optimization

Auger; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Auger is seeking Supply Chain Applied Scientists to join Russell Allgor's team in Bellevue, WA or Dallas, TX. You will design, develop, and deploy advanced AI and optimization solutions to address problems in modern supply chains—from network design to inventory optimization.

This role requires deep technical expertise in data science, machine learning, and optimization, as well as the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior executives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in optimization, machine learning, or enterprise-scale data systems.
• Proven leadership experience scaling cross-functional data and AI teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement novel models in optimization, machine learning, and AI tailored to large-scale supply chain problems.
• Translate complex scientific concepts into practical, scalable solutions that drive measurable business impact.
• Formulate and solve large-scale mixed-integer and stochastic programs (network design, facility location, inventory, routing) using decomposition (Benders/Lagrangian), cutting planes, and column generation.
• Build probabilistic demand/supply models (e.g., Bayesian hierarchical time series), deliver calibrated forecasts, and quantify uncertainty with prediction intervals and conformal methods.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and customer teams to bring prototypes into production.
• Engage directly with enterprise executives, articulating the value of AI and data science solutions with confidence and clarity.
• Publish, present, and evangelize Auger's thought leadership in supply chain science and AI.

Skills

Optimization

Machine learning

Enterprise-scale data systems

Leadership in cross-functional AI

Education

PhD in Mathematics, OR, CS, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

Auger is seeking Supply Chain Applied Scientists to join Russell Allgor's team in Bellevue, WA or Dallas, TX. You will design, develop, and deploy advanced AI and optimization solutions to address problems in modern supply chains—from network design to inventory optimization.

This role requires deep technical expertise in data science, machine learning, and optimization, as well as the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior executives.