Sr Operations Research Developer

Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. The Senior Operations Research Developer on the Baker Network Optimizer Team will design and implement advanced mathematical solutions that directly enhance the efficiency and profitability of thousands of daily flights across a large fleet.

• Develop mathematical models based on business requirements
• Develop solution strategies to solve models developed
• Develop code to implement solution strategies
• Prepare technical documentation of models and solution strategies
• Lead reviews of models, solution strategies, and code with the Team to leverage its collective experience
• Test applications to insure they perform as expected, and solve the correct problem
• Lead reviews of solutions with business Customers to ensure that they are acceptable
• Calibrate the model or solution strategy as needed
• Work effectively with the rest of the Team, business Customers, Technology development Teams, and support groups
• Provide support for developed applications as needed. Create enhancements, or recalibrate as the business problem changes
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to other less-experienced Team members

• Knowledge of standard programming languages, and associated development tools (compilers, debuggers, etc)
• Knowledge of software development, practice, concepts, and technology obtained through college degree program, formal training and/or work experience
• Skilled in demonstrating a high-level of optimization aptitude and ability for logical and abstract thinking
• Skilled in partnering, communication, and negotiating as to interact effectively with business Customers and technology development and support groups
• Ability to complete root-cause analysis, design complex solutions, write code, perform testing, provide documentation, and implement optimization projects
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems
• Ability to work effectively in a strong Customer service/team oriented environment
• Ability to work independently where appropriate
• Ability to contribute thoughts and ideas on other active projects across the Team

• Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights
• 401(k) with Company contributions up to 9.3%
• ProfitSharing contribution
• Competitive health insurance

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.