C++ Operations Research Developer

Are you an expert in C++ and passionate about programming? Are you eager to apply smart mathematical optimization techniques to real-world problems? Do you want to work in a passionate team where you can learn from the best to improve your skills?

Become our new Operations Research Developer! The world of supply chain planning offers plenty of interesting challenges for you to solve. Read on to learn more.

Your Challenge

As an Operations Research Developer at OMP, your main focus is to analyze and develop mathematical optimization modules and (meta)heuristics that act as an optimization backbone for various application areas throughout our software. You’re key to guaranteeing OMP’s state-of-the-art supply chain planning and process optimization.

We believe in an integrated approach, where every team member is involved in all steps of the software development lifecycle: analysis, architectural design, programming, and maintenance. We expect you to be the proud owner of your code and take responsibility for it.

You are responsible for:

• Building a network with academics to apply the best new insights to our software, with performance being a key value in algorithmic design and implementation.

• Giving expert support to users of these modules, delivering them the right tools for the job.

• Collaborating closely with your fellow software developers, while communicating directly with our consultants who deploy our software in customer applications.

• Writing and debugging mathematical models and assisting in customer support, depending on your interest and qualifications.

About you

Essential talents and qualifications:

• A master’s degree in a mathematical, scientific, computer science, or engineering field with a focus on operations research algorithms - having a PhD in one of these fields is a definite advantage.

• Expert knowledge of mathematics and algorithms related to mathematical optimization techniques and heuristics.

• Excellent knowledge and experience with modern C++.

• Pride in the high-quality software that you write.

• A strong belief in the power of combining techniques to achieve the best results.

• An analytical, creative, and strong mathematical mindset.

Soft skills

• Problem solving

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Pragmatic

• Passionate

Hard skills

• Optimization techniques

• Matheuristics

• Modeling skills

• C++ /Java

Language skills

Required:

• English

A plus:

• Any other language

Your future

We find the perfect intersection of your talents and our evolving needs. Our talent management program supports your personal development and empowers you to build a career in line with your ambitions.

Many of our team members who start as Operations Research Developers grow into roles in software architecture, software expertise, project management, or people management.