Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, and they are seeking a Software Developer in Operations Research to create algorithms that optimize supply chains. The role involves designing mathematical models, developing testing strategies, and collaborating with agile teams to enhance their AI-infused platform.
Responsibilities
- Investigate novel techniques combining class leading heuristics with optimization
- Translate real world Supply Chain Management use cases into mathematical model
- Lead the design and implementation of the mathematical model
- Define test strategies and develop comprehensive test plans
- Write unit testing, integration testing, and debugging to ensure robust and error-free software
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing using testing frameworks and tools
- Collaborate closely with your agile team members and other stakeholders
- Shape the future direction of Kinaxis as we move into new markets
Skills
- MSc or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science (or related)
- 3+ years of software development experience, track record of delivering commercial software
- Working knowledge of C++, including object-oriented design and design patterns, unit testing
- A love of data structures and algorithms, and the desire to apply them in the real world
- Experience in creating mathematical models of real-world optimization problems
- Experience in commercial solvers (Gurobi, Xpress, CPLEX)
- Ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing using testing frameworks and tools
- Ability to find opportunities to accelerate the SDLC through innovative application of AI or other tooling, while upholding architecture consistency, secure design, and code-quality standards
- Ability to review AI-generated code rigorously for correctness, architectural fit, integration risk, and edge case support with a growth mindset and bias for experimentation
- Nice to have knowledge in machine learning models and algorithms
- Nice to have knowledge of Supply Chain Management (Demand Planning, MRP, S&OP, Capacity Planning)
Benefits
- Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
- Flexible work options
- Physical and mental well-being programs
- Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
- Mentorship programs, training, and career development
- Recognition programs and referral rewards
- Hackathons
Company Overview
Kinaxis is a leading provider of cloud-based subscription software. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.kinaxis.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Kinaxis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 13 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.