Principal Optimization Architect: Gurobi Expert

Bristlecone; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristlecone seeks a visionary Principal Operations Research Consultant / Optimization Architect to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-scale decision intelligence systems. You will translate complex bottlenecks into scalable frameworks, using Gurobi Optimizer and Python to deliver production-grade solutions.

The role bridges strategic architecture with hands-on mathematical programming and team mentorship, guiding optimization efforts across multiple industries. US-based with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of progressive professional experience explicitly dedicated to optimization architecture and applied Operations Research.
• Experience delivering multiple real-world, commercial-grade optimization engines driven by Gurobi Optimizer.
• Proficiency in Python alongside an understanding of math modeling libraries (e.g., Pyomo, PuLP, Gurobipy).
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a deeply quantitative field.
• Leadership track record in managing or mentoring technical teams and conducting advanced math code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design, formulate, and implement advanced mathematical optimization models (LPs, MILPs, NLPs) for large-scale enterprise constraints.
• Tune, configure, and enhance Gurobi Optimizer to reduce solve times; build clean Python code.
• Apply OR methodologies to automate processes: network design, routing, logistics, scheduling, stochastic optimization, and heuristics.
• Lead and mentor a technical team of analysts and OR specialists; conduct code reviews and set modeling standards.
• Collaborate with engineering to embed optimization engines into enterprise software; build scalable APIs and data pipelines.

Skills

Gurobi Optimizer

Python

Pyomo

PuLP

GurobiPy

Optimization

Operations Research

Leadership

Mentorship

Code reviews

Education

Operations Research / Math degree

Tools

Gurobi Optimizer

Python

Pyomo

PuLP

GurobiPy

Job description

Bristlecone seeks a visionary Principal Operations Research Consultant / Optimization Architect to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-scale decision intelligence systems. You will translate complex bottlenecks into scalable frameworks, using Gurobi Optimizer and Python to deliver production-grade solutions.

The role bridges strategic architecture with hands-on mathematical programming and team mentorship, guiding optimization efforts across multiple industries. US-based with travel as needed.