Chief of Optimization & Strategy (Remote)

Pelico; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Equity (Stock Options)

Flexible work arrangements

Remote flexibility

Conferences and courses

Premium health, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO + holidays

Work from Anywhere 6 weeks

Job summary

Pelico in Miami is building the factory of the future where disruptions are minimized and processes are synchronized. The role leads the optimization function, shaping multi-quarter roadmaps, deciding what to build in-house vs buy, and aligning every initiative with Pelico’s objectives.

You will found and grow an optimization team, represent our work to customers and partners, and contribute to sales through trusted technical leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the optimization strategy and multi-quarter roadmap tied to company objectives.

Skills

MILP/LP/CP optimization

Metaheuristics

Simulation

Gurobi/CPLEX/OR-Tools

Hand-crafted algorithms

Production optimization

Team leadership

Education

PhD in Operations Research / Applied Mathematics

Tools

Gurobi

CPLEX

OR-Tools

Hexaly

Job description

Pelico in Miami is building the factory of the future where disruptions are minimized and processes are synchronized. The role leads the optimization function, shaping multi-quarter roadmaps, deciding what to build in-house vs buy, and aligning every initiative with Pelico’s objectives.

You will found and grow an optimization team, represent our work to customers and partners, and contribute to sales through trusted technical leadership.