Job Description

At Kinaxis, who we are is grounded in our common belief that people matter. Each one of us plays an important part in accomplishing our work, building our culture and making a global impact.

Every day, we\'re empowered to work together to help our customers make fast, confident planning decisions. This is how we create a better planet - for each other, for our customers and for generations to come. Our cloud-based platform RapidResponse ensures that the products we need - everything from medicine and cars, to day-to-day items like toothpaste - make it to market and into our hands when we need them with minimal ecological footprint.

We make the world better, and you can too.

Staff Algorithm Developer, Optimization

Job location: Ottawa-Hybrid; All other Canadian locations- Remote

About the team

We are looking for a Staff Algorithm Developer to join our team in Ottawa or remotely from anywhere in Canada. As an Algorithm Developer, you will have the opportunity to create and implement innovative algorithms that solve complex optimization problems in the largest supply chains imaginable. Our team collaborates closely with agile team members and other stakeholders to ensure that our algorithms move the global economy in seconds, not hours or days.

What you will do

• Investigate novel techniques combining class-leading heuristics with optimization.
• Translate real-world Supply Chain Management use cases into mathematical models.
• Lead the design and implementation of the mathematical model.
• Collaborate closely with agile team members and other stakeholders.
• Shape the future direction of Kinaxis as we move into new markets.

What we are looking for

• 5+ years of software development experience, with a track record of delivering commercial software.
• MS or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience in creating mathematical models of real-world optimization problems.
• Working knowledge of C++, including object-oriented design and design patterns, and unit testing.
• Exposure to commercial solvers such as Gurobi, Xpress, or CPLEX.
• A background in or understanding of supply chain management.
• A love of data and algorithms, and the desire to apply them in the real world.
• The commitment to help every member of your team perform better.

Technologies we use

We use technologies such as C++ for core development, commercial mathematical solvers, state-of-the-art in-memory analytics technology, Visual Studio, JIRA, Confluence, Git, and sophisticated internal testing tools to validate correctness and performance. We also offer relocation assistance or a possibility of working remotely.

Join our team at Kinaxis and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on the world.

What we have to offer

• Challenging Work - We love solving highly complex problems. And as the global leaders in our industry, we never stop innovating-our work is never \xe2\x80\x9cdone. That\'s because across our teams and in all roles, every employee is empowered to bring their best ideas forward and to jump in and solve the problems they\'re passionate about.
• Great People - We take our work seriously, but we don\'t take ourselves too seriously! It\'s in our DNA to celebrate, laugh, and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open, honest, and above all, real. Every person is valued here and plays an important role in our shared success.
• Global Impact - As a global team spanning continents, boundaries, and cultures, every day we are inspired by the impact our work has on our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world at large.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than words to us. They are the guiding principles for building a culture where we celebrate each others\' differences, continuously strive for equality and recognize that inclusion makes us stronger as individuals, a company and a global citizen.

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