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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Optimal Dynamics - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Google App Engines, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, ZeroMQ (Concurrent Programming Libraries), Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, Docker - **Published:** June 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/or-software-engineer/9158887 ## About the Role * Passionate about building large-scale optimization software with automated testing, the highest levels of code/data quality, and engineering best practices * You enjoy collaborating with colleagues across teams (i.e Product Managers, Designers, & Data Scientists) to ship impactful products * You learn quickly and get excited by learning new technologies * You thrive in an environment with lots of context and minimal guidance * You're an adept teammate who collaborates effectively with others * You're a skilled communicator and contributor who promotes your ideas while remaining humble when you may be wrong, * MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, or Industrial Engineering, OR BS in one of these fields and two+ years of industry experience * Significant experience with an object-oriented programming language (Java, C/#/++, etc.) and software design, including hands-on Python coding experience * Background classwork or experience in optimization, probability, and statistics * Some background in machine learning or artificial intelligence. * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues and find resolutions * Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment * Understanding of how to use AI-assisted coding tools to supercharge productivity Bonus Points * Experience with Cloud Computing platforms: AWS, Azure, Google App Engine or similar * Experience working with messaging tools (i.e. Kafka, RabbitMQ, and ZeroMQ) * Some experience with DevOps (i.e. Docker, Github Actions etc.) * Knowledge of Bazel or other build systems * Background in stochastic optimization * Background knowledge about logistics or supply chain technologies ## Description As an OR Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain optimization software. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and enhance machine learning infrastructure for logistics software., Optimal Dynamics is seeking an OR Software Engineer to join our OR/AI team. This position requires experience in both object-oriented programming and optimization/operations research. If you have these qualifications and are interested in developing them further at an exciting start-up, this position is perfect for you., * Ramp: In the onboarding stage, senior members of the OR/AI team will get you up to speed on our technologies and help you develop your skill set to the point where you can contribute to the development of cutting-edge optimization and AI tools for the logistics industry * Execute: Engage heavily in the SDLC (research, design, experimentation, development, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance) to ensure stability and quality of the codebase * Research and Implement: best practices to enhance our existing machine learning infrastructure in production environments * Ideate: You will have the freedom to ideate and apply novel methodologies and techniques * Grow: You will have the ability to learn directly from leaders in the AI and optimization fields ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)