IQ Clarity's client, a scaling startup in Denver, is looking for a Data Scientist with Path Planning and Optimization experience.

Optimization Algorithm Engineer

As an Optimization Algorithm Engineer at a well-funded Denver startup, you'll...

• Develop algorithms from concept to deployment. This involves researching and ideating, collaborating with Product Owners to draft specifications, building, launching, and refining solutions.
• Enhance and iterate on existing features based on A/B testing results, user feedback, or team input.
• Develop and improve internal tools to support and maximize our team's impact on the growing community we serve.
• Play a key role in shaping the future direction of both the product and the business.

This role may be a great fit if...

• You enjoy solving complex problems and communicating solutions to both technical and non-technical team members.
• You are excited to join a seed-stage software startup and have the ambition and skills to rapidly advance as an engineering leader.
• You are an experienced engineer in optimization algorithms looking to apply your expertise to create and develop products that make a difference.
• You have experience running simulations for optimization algorithms and testing various scenarios.
• You hold a graduate degree in Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field.

Preferred experience includes...

• Developing and deploying optimization algorithms using Python.
• Sequential decision-making algorithms.
• Familiarity with linear programming, mixed-integer programming, or simulated annealing.
• Experience with Google Cloud Vertex AI or similar platforms on AWS/Azure.
• Working with or leveraging tools like Google OR-Tools.
• Knowledge of Agile Development and backlog management tools such as Jira.
• Collaborating with backend engineers to manage data flow between core applications and ML tools.

Bonus points if you have...

• Experience integrating indoor/outdoor navigation systems in applications.
• Knowledge of path planning algorithms (e.g., A*, RRT*, Frenet-frame method).
• Demonstrated experience with optimization algorithms you've developed or designed.
• Experience with simulated environments for optimization and bin packing.
• Background in enterprise-grade applications and environments.

IQ Clarity is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Unfortunately, our client is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time

Candidates MUST reside in Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia