Staff Software Developer - Optimization & AI (C++ / Hybrid)

Kinaxis; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Virtual fitness classes

Mentorship & career development

Recognition programs

Job summary

Kinaxis is seeking an Operations Research Software Developer to advance its cloud-based supply chain platform. You will model optimization problems, implement algorithms in C++, and collaborate in an agile environment.

The role emphasizes rigorous testing, scalable performance, and cross-functional teamwork to deliver world-class solutions. The ideal candidate holds an MSc/PhD in OR, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science and has 7+ years' experience in commercial software, with proficiency

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (MSc/PhD) with strong mathematical background.
• 7+ years of software development experience in commercial software.
• Proficient in C++ with OO design and testing.
• Experience translating real-world SC optimization problems into models.

Responsibilities

• Investigate novel techniques mixing heuristics with optimization.
• Translate SCM use cases into mathematical models.
• Lead design and implementation of mathematical models.
• Define test strategies and develop test plans.
• Write unit/integration/functional tests and debugging.
• Develop automated test scripts for performance testing.

Skills

C++

Python

Algorithms

Data structures

Unit testing

AI/ML interest

Education

MSc/PhD in OR/Industrial Eng/CS

Relevant硕士/PhD

Tools

Gurobi

Xpress

CPLEX

Visual Studio

JIRA/Confluence/Git

Job description

Kinaxis is seeking an Operations Research Software Developer to advance its cloud-based supply chain platform. You will model optimization problems, implement algorithms in C++, and collaborate in an agile environment.

The role emphasizes rigorous testing, scalable performance, and cross-functional teamwork to deliver world-class solutions. The ideal candidate holds an MSc/PhD in OR, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science and has 7+ years' experience in commercial software, with proficiency