Senior Operations Research Engineer for Airline Optimization

Southwest Airlines Co.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Airlines Co. is seeking a Sr Operations Research Developer in Austin, TX. The role focuses on translating business needs into numerical models and crafting code to implement optimization strategies, in collaboration with the Operations Suite and Enhancement Group.

The candidate will lead modeling reviews, document methodologies, and drive improvements to align with Southwest's operational goals.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in standard programming languages and related development tools (compilers, debuggers, etc).
• Knowledge of software development practices and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop numerical models from business requirements.
• Create solution strategies for models and implement code.
• Document models and strategies in technical documentation.
• Lead reviews of models, strategies, and code with the team.
• Test applications to ensure they function correctly and address the right problem.
• Collaborate with business clients to ensure solutions meet needs.
• Adapt models or approaches as business issues evolve.
• Collaborate with other groups and stakeholders across the organization.
• Provide support and enhancements for existing applications as needed.
• Offer guidance and mentoring to junior colleagues.
• Be able to meet any physical capacity requirements listed in the description.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Southwest Airlines Co. is seeking a Sr Operations Research Developer in Austin, TX. The role focuses on translating business needs into numerical models and crafting code to implement optimization strategies, in collaboration with the Operations Suite and Enhancement Group.

The candidate will lead modeling reviews, document methodologies, and drive improvements to align with Southwest's operational goals.