[Remote] Operations Research Developer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Southwest Airlines is hiring an Operations Research Developer to turn operational challenges into mathematical models and scalable decision-support solutions. The role develops, tests, refines, and supports optimization applications in collaboration with Operations stakeholders, Technology teams, and business customers.
Responsibilities
- Support the develop mathematical models based on business requirements
- Assist in developing solution strategies to solve models developed by the Team
- Develop code to implement solution strategies under the guidance of more-experienced Team members
- Assist in preparing technical documentation of models and solution strategies
- Participate in reviews of models, solution strategies, and code with the Team
- Assist in testing applications to insure they perform as expected, and solve the correct problem
- Participate in reviews of solutions with business Customers to ensure that they are acceptable
- Assist in calibrating the model or solution strategy as needed
- Work effectively with the rest of the Team, Business Customers, Technology development Teams, and support groups
- Support developed applications as needed with guidance from more-experienced Team members
- Assist with enhancements or recalibration as the business problem changes
- Seek guidance from more-experienced Team members as appropriate
- Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Skills
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available
- Basic knowledge of a modern programming language
- Basic knowledge of software development, practice, concepts, and technology obtained through college degree program, formal training and or work experience
- Demonstrates basic optimization aptitude and ability for logical and abstract thinking
- Focus on partnering and communication when interacting with business Customers and technology development and support groups
- Ability to design basic solutions, write code, perform testing, create documentation, and implement optimization projects
- Ability to analyze and resolve basic problems
- Ability to work effectively in a strong Customer service/team oriented environment
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Experience using LP/IP tools in an academic environment
- Software development experience in an academic environment
- Preferred: Experience applying operations research principles, methodologies, and analytical techniques to solve complex transportation, logistics, or operational business challenges
- Preferred prior academic or business experience applying optimization methods in an airline environment
- Preferred training or experience using SAS, SPSS, R, or similar statistical tools to create statistical models
- Preferred C++ coding experience
Benefits
- Remote workplace position, with the majority of working time spent in a remote location; limited states or localities are ineligible.
- Additional bonus opportunities for eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, awarded at the company’s discretion.
- Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too).
- Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings.
- Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan, when Southwest profits; contributions are discretionary and subject to the plan’s vesting schedule.
- Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets).
- Health plan coverage options start from the first day of employment; employees have 30 days to select and enroll, with coverage retroactively available to the first day of employment.
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