A Software Architect develops and defines the architecture for computer software and applications projects. Oversees the entire software development process; may manage projects for multiple clients. Analyzes customer or user needs, defines system architecture, and leads team of software developers to design programs and build applications.
Principal Optimization Architect - Gurobi & Decision Intelligence at Bristlecone Principal Optimization Architect - Gurobi & Decision Intelligence at Bristlecone in Hayward, California Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
About Company:
: Bristlecone is a supply chain and business analytics advisor, serving customers across a wide range of industries. Rated by Gartner as among the top ten system integrators in the supply chain space, we are uniquely positioned to solve contemporary business problems, with supply chain and analytics focus as our advantage. We have been a trusted partner and advisor to many leading, globally recognized companies such as Applied Materials, Exxon Mobil, Flextronics, LSI Logic, Mahindra, Motorola, Nestle, Palm, Qatar Petroleum, Ranbaxy, Unilever and Whirlpool and many other About the Role We are seeking an industry-leading, visionary Principal Operations Research Consultant / Optimization Architect to spearhead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale decision intelligence and optimization systems. In this high-impact role, you will bridge the gap between complex algorithmic theory and real-world production execution. You will act as the technical authority on mathematical modeling, leveraging deep expertise in Gurobi Optimizer to translate multi-faceted business bottlenecks into highly scalable, automated frameworks. This role is a unique blend of strategic solution architecture, elite hands-on mathematical programming, and technical team mentorship.
Location:
- This is US based role, should be open to travel on needed basis ????
Execute advanced tuning, parameter configuration, and structural enhancements using Gurobi Optimizer (mandatory) to drive down solve times and maximize compute efficiency. Develop pristine, maintainable code primarily in Python .
Operations Research Leadership:
Systematically apply deep OR methodologies to automate business processes, including Network Design, Fleet Routing, Logistics, Scheduling, Stochastic Optimization, and custom Heuristics/Metaheuristics.
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
Direct, manage, and scale a high-performing team of data analysts and Operations Research specialists. Conduct rigorous code reviews and establish structural modeling standards.
Production Deployment & Automation:
Collaborate with engineering teams to embed core optimization engines into enterprise software architectures. Construct scalable APIs, microservices, and continuous data pipelines for automated model execution.
Required Qualifications Experience:
10-12+ years of progressive professional experience explicitly dedicated to optimization architecture and applied Operations Research.
Mandatory Technical Depth:
Undeniable, extensive hands-on history delivering multiple real-world, commercial-grade optimization engines driven by Gurobi Optimizer .
Programming Skills:
Expert proficiency in Python alongside an understanding of math modeling libraries (e.g., Pyomo, PuLP, Gurobipy).
Education:
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a deeply quantitative field.
Leadership Track Record:
Proven background in managing or mentoring technical teams and conducting advanced math code reviews. ???? If this sounds like the right fit for you or someone you know, feel free to reach out or drop your resume in the comments or messages!
