Senior Operations Research Scientist

What You'll Help Us Keep Climbing

At Delta Air Lines, we strive to welcome and care for all of our customers during their travels and aim to deliver an elevated experience. ODS builds and deploys data science and predictive modeling tools to support this complex operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Transform complex datasets into actionable model assets.
• Design, develop, implement, and calibrate decision support products (optimization and simulation).
• Partner with Information Technology to productionize decision support tools using sustainable best practices.
• Leverage emerging technologies and identify efficient, meaningful ways to disseminate data and analyses to meet business needs.
• Lead complex process improvement and project management engagements for both individual business units and cross divisional initiatives.
• Interface with business unit leaders to develop and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships.
• Promote and practice a safety conscious work environment focused on employee wellbeing.

What You Need To Succeed

• Strong foundation in mathematical modeling, optimization, and probability and statistics.
• 5+ years of experience building optimization models and working with optimization engines (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX) in production environments.
• Proficiency with relational databases and SQL.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or other programming languages (Python preferred).
• Proficiency in collaborative software development workflows using Git/Gitlab/GitHub, including branching, merging, and resolving conflicts.
• Working knowledge of core AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge

• Master’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix, and Bash/Shell scripting.
• Experience with statistical or machine learning toolkits.
• Experience developing reinforcement learning models using simulation as a training platform.
• Experience with cloud development toolkits.
• Experience with multiple simulation paradigms and tools (AnyLogic preferred).

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits.
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
• Holistic wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals.
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies.
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform.
• Unstoppable Together Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.