Internship - Computational Optimization

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Covered travel to/from MERL

Charlie Card for local commuting

Health insurance eligibility after 90‑

Weekly talks & professional talks

Job summary

MERL in Cambridge, MA seeks a motivated research intern to join the optimization research team and develop novel algorithms for challenging mathematical optimization problems, with a focus on mixed-integer programming. The internship emphasizes theoretical and computational research alongside practical applications in industrial optimization.

Candidates should have a strong background in optimization and experience with mathematical modeling, Python and/or C++, and solvers such as Gurobi.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mathematical optimization, particularly linear and mixed-integer programming.
• Experience with mathematical modeling, programming in Python and/or C++, and optimization solvers (e.g., Gurobi).

Responsibilities

• Develop novel algorithms for challenging mathematical optimization problems, with emphasis on mixed-integer programming.
• Explore reoptimization, acceleration techniques, and industrial optimization applications.

Skills

Optimization

MIP (MILP)

Python

C++

Gurobi

Tools

Gurobi

Job description

We are seeking a motivated research intern to join the optimization research team at MERL. The internship will focus on developing novel algorithms for challenging mathematical optimization problems, particularly in mixed-integer programming. Potential research directions include efficient reoptimization methods, algorithm acceleration, and applications to industrial optimization problems. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in mathematical optimization and an interest in both theoretical and computational research.

Required Specific Experience

Strong background in mathematical optimization, particularly linear and mixed-integer programming.

Experience with mathematical modeling, programming in Python and/or C++, and optimization solvers (e.g., Gurobi).

The pay range for this internship position will be 6-8K per month.

Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc. \"MERL\" provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MERL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

MERL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MERL’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Working at MERL requires full authorization to work in the U.S and access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment is conditioned on continued full authorization to work in the U.S and the availability of government authorization for the release of these items, which might include without limitation, obtaining an export license or other documentation. MERL may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to MERL facilities and information systems, as MERL deems appropriate, to ensure practical compliance with applicable employment law and government access control restrictions.

In addition to base pay, interns receive a relocation stipend, covered travel to and from MERL, and a monthly Charlie Card for local commuting. Interns are invited to participate in weekly social gatherings and professional development opportunities, including research talks by both internal and external speakers. Interns who meet the 90‑day waiting period are also eligible for health insurance coverage. MERL provides immigration support for qualified candidates as needed. Employment is considered “at‑will,” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or any other compensation program at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, departmental or Company performance, and market conditions.