Data Scientist: Optimization & AI for Planning

Planview GmbH, Software & Consulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unplugged Days

Generous PTO

Region-specific benefit plans

Volunteer time off

Employee Referral bonus

Weekly office lunches

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Planview Austin is seeking a Data Scientist to integrate data science, optimization, and simulation into planning solutions. You will contribute to data collection, analysis, build predictive models, and work with Generative AI technologies including Planview Anvi.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 3–7 years of experience with Python/SQL, and hands-on experience with optimization, simulation, and ML methods. Strong communication skills are essential, with AWS experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• 3-7 years experience in Python and SQL with Pandas and scikit-learn.
• Experience with optimization and/or simulation methods (e.g., linear/integer programming, Monte Carlo, discrete-event).
• Experience translating customer challenges into data-driven product enhancements.
• Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms and statistical methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and solve optimization problems for portfolio prioritization, investment and resource allocation, and capacity planning to maximize value under constraints.
• Build simulation models (e.g., Monte Carlo, discrete-event) to stress-test portfolio plans and forecast outcomes.
• Develop predictive models to forecast delivery timelines, portfolio outcomes, and investment performance.
• Design MCP interfaces to expose optimization, simulation, and predictive capabilities to Planview Anvi and other AI agents.

Skills

Python

SQL

Pandas

Scikit-learn

Optimization

Simulation

Machine Learning

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Data Science, or related field

Job description

Planview Austin is seeking a Data Scientist to integrate data science, optimization, and simulation into planning solutions. You will contribute to data collection, analysis, build predictive models, and work with Generative AI technologies including Planview Anvi.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 3–7 years of experience with Python/SQL, and hands-on experience with optimization, simulation, and ML methods. Strong communication skills are essential, with AWS experience a plus.