Senior Operations Research Scientist

Senior Operations Research Scientist | Berlin 🇩🇪An exciting opportunity for a highly technical and mathematically strong Operations Research expert to join a global logistics and delivery tech environment, focused on building large-scale optimisation systems that directly drive real-time operational decisions.This role sits at the intersection of optimisation, data science, and engineering, designing systems that balance supply and demand across a complex, real-time logistics network.Key responsibilities include:🔹 Designing and building large-scale optimisation systems for real-time decision-making🔹 Developing advanced mathematical models (MIP, stochastic programming, constraint programming, metaheuristics)🔹 Working with geospatial and streaming data to optimise logistics performance🔹 Deploying models into production to influence live operational systems🔹 Collaborating with Data Scientists on hybrid ML + optimisation solutions🔹 Building simulation environments to validate and test models at scale🔹 Improving decision systems using feedback loops and control theory concepts🔹 Ensuring models are robust, scalable, and production-readyIdeal background:✔ Strong experience in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or related field✔ Hands-on experience with optimisation solvers (Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools, SCIP, HiGHS)✔ Strong Python programming skills (Pyomo, PuLP, GurobiPy, etc.)✔ Experience deploying optimisation models into production environments✔ Understanding of simulation, system design, and model lifecycle management✔ Exposure to real-time systems, logistics, or supply chain optimisation✔ Basic understanding of machine learning and data-driven systems✔ Familiarity with Docker, Git, testing, and software engineering best practices✔ Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts clearlyThis is a high-impact technical leadership role for someone who thrives in complex systems, enjoys solving real-world optimisation problems, and wants to directly influence large-scale operational decisions in a global tech environment.📍 Berlin, Germany#OperationsResearch #DataScience #Optimization #MachineLearning #Logistics #SupplyChain #Python #Gurobi #ORTools #AI #EngineeringJobs #BerlinJobs #TechJobs #Hiring #AppliedMath