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C++ Operations Research Developer

Belgium - Product Development department

We’re a game changer that optimizes supply chains of the world’s leading companies with our very own smart software and services.

Are you an expert in C++ and passionate about programming? Are you eager to apply smart mathematical optimization techniques to real-world problems? Ready to join a place where smart solutions meet human collaboration?

Become an Operations Research Developer! The world of supply chain planning offers plenty of interesting challenges for you to solve. Read on to learn more.

Our offer

We offer you more than just a job. Our culture and benefits inspire you to become the best version of yourself.

  • Continuous learning: Access customized training, coaching programs, and on-the-job development opportunities.
  • Flexibility: Flex your schedule with working from home, adaptable hours, and the autonomy to shape your routine.
  • Benefits: An attractive salary package including an optional company car, a bike incentive program, additional extralegal vacation days, and other competitive benefits.
  • Collaborative culture: Cross-team collaboration and creative challenges that encourage you to share knowledge, celebrate wins, and grow together.
  • Innovation: Encouragement to think differently through cross-team collaboration and innovation challenges
  • Well-being: Thrive in a workplace that supports your physical and mental health by promoting a wide range of facilities and activities like birthday events, sports sessions, in-house coaches, and healthy meal options.
With a team spanning 60+ nationalities, we know that diverse voices fuel better ideas and solutions. That’s why we invest in a focused inclusion strategy with clear KPIs and actions to serve our customers, alliances, and communities. Here, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported as we continue building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Our company

We’re a leading game changer that optimizes supply chains with our very own smart software and services. With a team of 1,300+ passionate, creative minds from over 60 nationalities, we help the world’s largest companies to run their supply chains more efficiently and sustainably. Our customers include BASF, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Nestlé, and Procter & Gamble.

Ready to be smart with heart? Join our team where technical expertise and human connection create solutions that scale globally and make a lasting impression.

Want to learn more? Visit careers.omp.com/life-at-omp.

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Your challenge

 

Are you an expert in C++ and passionate about programming? Are you eager to apply smart mathematical optimization techniques to real-world problems? Do you want to work in a passionate team where you can learn from the best to improve your skills?

Become our new Operations Research Developer! The world of supply chain planning offers plenty of interesting challenges for you to solve. Read on to learn more.

Your Challenge 

As an Operations Research Developer at OMP, your main focus is to analyze and develop mathematical optimization modules and (meta)heuristics that act as an optimization backbone for various application areas throughout our software. You’re key to guaranteeing OMP’s state-of-the-art supply chain planning and process optimization.

We believe in an integrated approach, where every team member is involved in all steps of the software development lifecycle: analysis, architectural design, programming, and maintenance. We expect you to be the proud owner of your code and take responsibility for it.  

You are responsible for:

  • Building a network with academics to apply the best new insights to our software, with performance being a key value in algorithmic design and implementation.
  • Giving expert support to users of these modules, delivering them the right tools for the job.
  • Collaborating closely with your fellow software developers, while communicating directly with our consultants who deploy our software in customer applications.
  • Writing and debugging mathematical models and assisting in customer support, depending on your interest and qualifications.

About you

Essential talents and qualifications:

  • A master’s degree in a mathematical, scientific, computer science, or engineering field with a focus on operations research algorithms - having a PhD in one of these fields is a definite advantage.
  • Expert knowledge of mathematics and algorithms related to mathematical optimization techniques and heuristics.
  • Excellent knowledge and experience with modern C++.
  • Pride in the high-quality software that you write.
  • A strong belief in the power of combining techniques to achieve the best results.
  • An analytical, creative, and strong mathematical mindset.

Soft skills

  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Pragmatic
  • Passionate

 

Hard skills

  • Optimization techniques
  • Matheuristics
  • Modeling skills
  • C++ /Java

 

 

Language skills

Required:

  • English

A plus:

  •  Any other language

 

Your future

We find the perfect intersection of your talents and our evolving needs. Our talent management program supports your personal development and empowers you to build a career in line with your ambitions.

Many of our team members who start as Operations Research Developers grow into roles in software architecture, software expertise, project management, or people management.

 

 

Your challenge

About you

Essential talents and qualifications:

  • A master’s degree in a mathematical, scientific, computer science, or engineering field with a focus on operations research algorithms - having a PhD in one of these fields is a definite advantage.
  • Expert knowledge of mathematics and algorithms related to mathematical optimization techniques and heuristics.
  • Excellent knowledge and experience with modern C++.
  • Pride in the high-quality software that you write.
  • A strong belief in the power of combining techniques to achieve the best results.
  • An analytical, creative, and strong mathematical mindset.

Bonus points if you have:

  • Relevant work experience, including internships.
  • Experience with Machine Learning.
  • Knowledge of non-linear programming.
  • argmax(fun(x) : x ∈ {"language", "math", "history", "art", "athletics"}) == "math".

Soft skills

Problem solving Communication Teamwork Pragmatic Passionate

Hard skills

Optimization techniques Matheuristics Modeling skills C++ / Java

Language skills

Required:
English
A plus:
Any other language

Your future

We find the perfect intersection of your talents and our evolving needs. Our talent management program supports your personal development and empowers you to build a career in line with your ambitions.

Many of our team members who start as Operations Research Developers grow into roles in software architecture, software expertise, project management, or people management.