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Senior Optimization Developer (C++ & CPLEX) /Remote

Apetan Consulting
Jersey, NJ Remote Contractor
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/8/2026

Position: Senior Optimization Developer (C & CPLEX)
Duration: 6 months w/ possible extension
Project Name: - Network Planning Schedule Design Optimizer

Process:  

  • 45-60 minute video interview with Plamen modelers on the team
  • Potential 2nd round if they have multiple candidates they’re picking between

 

  • We are looking for someone with good experience with modeling
  • IBM ILOG “CPLEX” is a MUST
  • C  -- hard requirement


Top 5 Skill sets

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, or related field.
  • 4 years of experience on applied operations research including decision analysis, optimization, simulation, and statistics, and stochastic modeling
  • Strong theoretical background and practical experience in advanced large-scale optimization methods like nonlinear and mixed-integer optimization
  • Strong experience of commercial optimization software such as IBM ILOG CPLEX, GUROBI, LINDO, or Xpress
  • Experience with C , Python or Julia, Unix shell scripting


Nice to have skills or certifications:

  •  Experience working in a transportation environment
  • Java, JavaScript

Job overview and responsibilities

  • United is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Optimization Developer with experience designing and developing high-performing, large scale applications.
  • The candidate will work closely with business teams, technical teams, and operation research teams to gather, analyze, and understand business requirements, build mathematical optimization, statistical and decision support models in mathematical programming, and statistical tools.
  • United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Qualifications - Internal
Required

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, or related field.
  • 4 years of experience on applied operations research including decision analysis, optimization, simulation, and statistics, and stochastic modeling.
  • Strong theoretical background and practical experience in advanced large-scale optimization methods like nonlinear and mixed-integer optimization, e.g. proven through at least 3 years works in this field.
  • Strong experience of commercial optimization software such as IBM ILOG CPLEX, GUROBI, LINDO, or Xpress.
  • Software engineering best practices such as: versioning and versioning control, software packaging and software release management.
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Knowledge/Skills

  • IBM ILOG CPLEX
  • Julia, C , Java, JavaScript
  • Unix, UNIX shell scripting
  • SQL, PL/SQL, Pro*C
  • R

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