Staff Software Engineer II - (C++ , LP Optimization)
Skills
About the role
Scope:
We are looking for a highly motivated and technically strong Staff Software Engineer to join the LP Optimization Supply Planning team. This role focuses on developing and enhancing large-scale optimization engines used in supply chain planning solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in C++ development, mathematical optimization, and performance engineering, with experience working on complex enterprise software products.
You will contribute to the architecture, design, development, and optimization of linear programming (LP) and mixed integer programming (MIP) based planning solutions leveraging IBM CPLEX and advanced optimization techniques.
What you’ll do:
Core Product Development
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance optimization components for Supply Planning applications.
Enhance LP/MIP optimization engines used for:
Supply Planning
Production Planning
Distribution Planning
Capacity Optimization
Implement scalable and efficient algorithms for solving large-scale planning problems.
C++ & Optimization Engineering
Develop robust and maintainable C++ code for optimization workflows and solver integrations.
Integrate and optimize IBM CPLEX-based models and solver execution.
Analyze solver performance, infeasibilities, convergence issues, and optimization quality.
Improve runtime performance, memory utilization, and scalability of optimization engines.
Architecture & Technical Leadership
Participate in architecture and design discussions for next-generation planning solutions.
Drive engineering best practices including code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and automation.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the team.
Collaborate with architects and senior engineers on platform modernization initiatives.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with Product Management, Data Science, QA, and Customer Support teams.
Collaborate with domain experts to translate business requirements into optimization models and technical solutions.
Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex customer-reported planning issues.
Quality & Reliability
Ensure high code quality, reliability, and maintainability.
Participate in CI/CD and automated testing initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and product quality.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
10+ years of experience in enterprise software development.
Strong hands-on programming expertise in:
C++
STL
Object-Oriented Design
Multi-threaded programming
Strong experience with:
IBM CPLEX Optimizer
Linear Programming (LP)
Mixed Integer Programming (MIP)
Optimization model formulation
Good understanding of:
Algorithms
Data structures
Numerical methods
Performance optimization techniques
Experience with Linux/Unix development environments.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Supply Chain Planning or Operations Research domain.
Familiarity with:
Network optimization
Constraint programming
Heuristics and metaheuristics
Demand/Supply planning concepts
Exposure to cloud-native or SaaS-based enterprise applications.
Knowledge of Python scripting for automation or optimization workflows.
Experience with profiling and performance tuning tools.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
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