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Operations Research Developer

Antwerp, Belgium

We are OMP, a game changer that optimizes supply chains of the world's leading companies with our very own smart software and services.

Are you passionate about programming? Eager to solve complex and real-world problems with smart software? And do you want to work in a team where you can learn from the best to improve your skills?
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 an Operations Research Developer at OMP! The world of supply chain planning offers plenty of interesting challenges for you to solve. Read on to learn more.

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 an Operations Research Developer at OMP! 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.

Your team

As our new Operations Research Developer, you’ll be part of the Solver team that designs, builds and maintains unique mathematical optimization algorithms and models. In turn, it fits into the bigger picture of the large, fast-growing, international software development team located in Belgium (Antwerp, Ghent, Wavre), Spain (Barcelona), Ukraine (Lviv), and the US (Atlanta).

Software Development creates leading software solutions that make a difference to our customers. We make smart, robust and scalable software to solve complex supply chain planning challenges.

Your profile

We are looking for someone who meets the following 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 at OMP

At OMP, we’re eager to find your best career fit. 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

Your team

As our new Operations Research Developer, you’ll be part of the Solver team that designs, builds and maintains unique mathematical optimization algorithms and models. In turn, it fits into the bigger picture of the large, fast-growing, international software development team located in Belgium (Antwerp, Ghent, Wavre), Spain (Barcelona), Ukraine (Lviv), and the US (Atlanta).
Software Development creates leading software solutions that make a difference to our customers. We make smart, robust and scalable software to solve complex supply chain planning challenges.

Your profile

We are looking for someone who meets the following 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

At OMP, we’re eager to find your best career fit. 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.

Our offer

At OMP, we offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.

  • International: A growing global company, worldwide career opportunities, and multicultural teams
  • Benefits: An attractive salary package including an optional company car, a bike incentive program, additional extralegal vacation days, and other competitive benefits
  • Flexibility: Teleworking, flexible hours, and lots of autonomy
  • Lifelong learning: A custom training and development track, an extensive coaching program, and on-the-job learning
  • Empowerment: Room for initiative and creativity and an emphasis on entrepreneurship
  • Innovation: Encouragement to think differently through cross-team collaboration and innovation challenges
  • Well-being: A caring and inspiring environment, promoting a happy and healthy lifestyle through a wide range of facilities and activities
  • Teamwork: Join a team that lifts you up and learn from the best

Our company

We are OMP, a leading game changer in supply chain planning solutions. The world’s largest companies count on our smart software and services to optimize their supply chains.

Are you ready to join a team of more than 1,000 passionate, creative team players of over 60 nationalities? We work as one team from our head office in Belgium and regional offices in Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Spain, Ukraine, and the US.

We care for our people. True to our innovative spirit, we believe in growing talent and in boosting expertise. Our happy customers include Bridgestone, Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, and Shell.

Want to learn more? Visit careers.omp.com/our-company.

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