At Gurobi Optimization, we're on a mission!
A mission that focuses on mathematical optimization. We empower our customers to expand their use of mathematical optimization technology in order to make smarter decisions and solve some of the world's toughest and most impactful business problems. We're looking for passionate, dedicated, innovative game-changers to join our team and drive the future of Gurobi.
The Gurobi Experts team is far from boring or repetitive! As a member of this team, an Optimization Engineer is crucial in assisting Gurobi users with various challenges, including model building, solver performance, and deployment within complex architectures. These engineers are dedicated to maximizing the efficiency of Gurobi products, applying their extensive knowledge of mathematical programming and coding skills in multiple programming languages.
Effective communication is crucial, as Optimization Engineers must convey complex concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. They have a genuine passion for optimization and a strong desire to both teach and learn. Optimization Engineers actively represent Gurobi by presenting at conferences, conducting webinars, and directly engaging with Gurobi users. Additionally, each Optimization Engineer selects and executes a self-chosen side project directly contributing to our products or business.
Optimization Engineers collaborate closely with our Research and Development, Technical Account Management, and Marketing departments. Our work often involves tackling challenges that demand creativity and teamwork for resolution. Currently, the Gurobi Experts - Technical Advisory & Support team consists of 14 members spread across 8 countries worldwide, and we are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance for all our team members.
What you will be doing?
- Respond to advanced technical questions from Gurobi users, covering API usage and solver behavior.
- Conduct performance tuning for customer models.
- Write technical articles for the Gurobi website.
- Pursue a self-selected, impactful side project.
- Present new product features and capabilities at technical conferences and interact with Gurobi users.
- Collaborate with a skilled team on projects across various domains.
What experience and qualifications should you have?
- A Ph.D. in Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in a business-related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industry
What skills and abilities should you have?
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in conveying complex ideas clearly and succinctly, both in spoken and written form.
- A strong problem-solving orientation with meticulous attention to detail.
- High emotional intelligence, particularly in self-awareness, empathy, and self-motivation.
- A mindset characterized by curiosity and a genuine enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness and adaptability regarding time zones in a global team setting.
- Analytical thinking abilities for problem identification and solution development.
What other requirements should you have?
- Proficiency in software development using a high-level programming language like Python or C++.
- Practical experience in computational tasks related to linear programming and mixed-integer programming.
- Fundamental system administration skills.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, including Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Your Alignment with our Gurobi Core Values:
- Customer Focus: Verbal & written communication skills that bring clarity and build trust.
- Power of the Team: Motivated with a team-oriented mindset that aims to both inspire and be inspired by others.
- Innovation: The courage to bring ideas forward and see yourself as an integral part of our global team.
- Dedication: Organized and agile, focusing on meeting professional objectives while promoting a healthy work/life balance.
- Integrity: Promise to uphold honesty as your compass and conduct all business practices ethically while promoting fiscal responsibility.
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