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Senior Operations Research Scientist - Remote Opportunity

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-02

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Operations Research Scientist to join our innovative team at Delta Airlines. As a senior researcher, you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge optimization methods and tools to enhance airline performance and operational efficiencies.

Job Summary:

  • Company: Delta Airlines
  • Location: Remote (Atlanta, USA)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Hours: 8 hours/day
  • Salary: $24/hour
  • Industry: Private

Job Description:

The Operations Research - Enhancement team at Delta is looking for a senior researcher to join our dynamic and highly creative team. As a senior researcher, you will focus on developing early detection and disruption management solutions to continuously improve airline performance and operational efficiencies. You will apply leading-edge optimization methods and the latest technology to build best-in-class decision support tools in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have excellent technical knowledge of operations research models and outstanding programming skills. You will be self-motivated, with great problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to simplify complex issues and develop solutions that add value to a range of business needs.

Benefits and Advantages:

At Delta, our culture is built on a shared commitment to living our values - Care, Honesty, Flexibility, Employee Initiative, and Collaboration - every day, in everything we do. Our benefits include:

  • Competitive salary and industry-leading profit-sharing project
  • 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and parental leave
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Family care support, including fertility assistance and adoption support
  • Wellness programs to support physical, mental, and financial well-being
  • Domestic and international space-available flight awards for employees and qualified relatives
  • Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
  • Recognition rewards and awards through our Relentless Together platform
  • Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Ph.D. in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar quantitative field
  • Solid background in modeling, optimization, and algorithms
  • Experience in designing, developing, and implementing optimization tools
  • Excellent programming skills (C++, Python, JAVA)
  • Experience with algorithmic modeling language like AMPL
  • Experience with GIT and DevOps
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well collaboratively and independently

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in developing and deploying applications to AWS is a plus.

How to Apply:

If you're a motivated and talented individual looking for a challenging and rewarding role, apply now to join our team!

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