About The Position

Optibus is looking for a Senior Algorithm Developer with a deep knowledge in graph-theory and other optimization algorithms, and a vast hands-on experience in algorithm development, POCs and production code development. A Senior Algorithm developer who has broad experience and knowledge about optimization with a specific focus on optimization techniques, search algorithms, and integer programming.

The transportation world is full of opportunities for innovative algorithms and software products to cover anything from routing and planning to scheduling and dispatching. Real-world transportation scenarios have a huge scale and need top-notch algorithm developers to handle algorithms, optimization and heuristics. Join us and collaborate with the remote Tel Aviv, Berlin and Spain team!

Responsibilities

• Algorithm research, design and development
• Improve existing algorithms, for better runtime and scale
• Solving Optibus’ most difficult and complicated problems with the highest research, academic, and business impact

Requirements

• 5+ years of algorithms research and development experience in Python and C++
• Vast knowledge of graph data structures and algorithms
• Experience in developing and implementing high end algorithms that make a real impact on quality, performance and business metrics
• Production grade programming
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• M.Sc degree in Math, Physics, Computer Science or related

It will be great if you have:

• Experience with other optimization algorithms as Linear/Integer programming (Discrete and Continuous)
• Experience with search algorithms and heuristics
• Advanced integer programming techniques such as column generation, lagrangian relaxations, etc.
• Hands-on experience with optimization solvers for integer programming, such as Cplex, Gurobi, FICO

About the company:

Optibus is passionate about the future of mass transportation – we want more people to use it, and we believe it should take center stage as the world of mobility changes around us.

Our vision is to be the technology engine behind better and more efficient means of mass transit, making it the first choice for passengers and cities alike. Our technology is at the center of making this happen, with a unique combination of AI and optimization algorithms, since better scheduling and operations make for better mass transit service, for all. We’re a well-funded startup whose product is deployed at more than 5,000 cities worldwide, and we are quickly becoming a leader in the space – and our culture reflects this: we like fun and super smart people, and we’re pretty serious about making mass transportation radically better. We are headquartered in Tel Aviv and have offices open across EMEA, North America, LATAM & APAC.

Optibus.com is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cultural background, religious beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.