Senior Software Developer (USA Remote)

at  Gurobi Optimization

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.
As a Senior Software Developer at Gurobi Optimization, your primary responsibility will be to enhance and expand the optimization algorithms and APIs, which are the core value proposition of Gurobi Optimization. This entails deeply understanding the solver’s key algorithmic components, overall design, and significant components.
Your role will involve proposing, implementing, and benchmarking new algorithmic ideas to continually improve the solver’s capabilities. You will also develop efficient and user-friendly APIs to facilitate easy access to the solver’s power.

WHAT EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD YOU HAVE?

• Ph.D. in Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Alternatively, a master’s degree in one of these fields, coupled with multiple years of practical experience developing an LP or MIP solver.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English. Additional language skills are considered advantageous.
• Boasts a five-year background in developing high-performance mathematical programming solvers, primarily in C or C++, covering a wide range of problem classes, including LP, MIP, SOCP, NLP, MIQCP, and MINLP, with expertise in algorithms like simplex, interior point, and MIP components.

WHAT SKILLS AND ABILITIES SHOULD YOU HAVE?

• Proficient in understanding, implementing, and extending complex mathematical algorithms.
• Experience in evaluating the performance and numerical robustness of a mathematical programming solver.
• Comfortable collaborating with international teams in a cross-functional capacity.
• Content with operating from a home office in a remote work environment.
• Flexible and willing to travel as required based on the specified travel level.
• Ability to participate in meetings scheduled across various global time zones, considering reasonable constraints.
• Motivated to achieve assigned Objective Key Results (OKRs).
• Committed to upholding company policies and procedures.
• Willingness to renew a passport and obtain necessary international travel documents, where applicable.

WHAT OTHER REQUIREMENTS SHOULD YOU HAVE?

• 3 years of experience in programming in C.
• Strong knowledge of computer science, including software design and parallel computing.
• Proficiency in using macOS and Microsoft 365. • Knowledge of additional programming languages, such as C++, Java, C#, Python, Matlab, and R, is considered a plus.

• Lead the development and enhancement of algorithms to solve various mathematical programming problems, such as LP, QP, QCP, MILP, MIQP, MIQCP, etc.
• Collaborate closely with a small team of highly skilled software developers. The role involves significant collaborative and independent work.
• Offer internal support, as required, to assist with internal product support and marketing functions.
• Develop comprehensive test cases and product documentation as part of creating and releasing new product capabilities.
• Present new product features and capabilities at technical conferences and actively engage with product users.