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Certus Recruitment Group

Optimization Software Engineer

Certus Recruitment Group, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview

Our client is seeking a

Senior Data Scientist/ Optimization Software Engineer

to build and deploy optimization and forecasting models that power a trading and asset management platform. This includes linear, mixed-integer, nonlinear, and stochastic optimization for bidding, congestion management, and real-time model predictive control of battery storage under uncertainty, along with scalable back testing and simulation frameworks to evaluate and refine performance. You will work end-to-end, from developing models in Python to deploying them on cloud infrastructure, ensuring algorithms deliver real impact in fast-moving power markets Responsibilities

End-to-End Model Development

Take projects from research through production, building robust, scalable optimization and forecasting solutions. Optimization for Physical Systems

Apply linear, mixed-integer, nonlinear, and stochastic optimization techniques to real-time model predictive control of systems such as battery storage (BESS), robotics, and industrial machinery. Deployment & Productionization

Develop in Python and deploy on cloud infrastructure, ensuring performance and reliability in fast-moving, real-world environments. Simulation & Back testing

Build frameworks to evaluate and refine algorithmic performance at scale. Cross-Team Collaboration

Partner with trading, data science, and software engineering teams to ensure solutions deliver measurable impact. Requirements

Applied Optimization Expertise

Hands-on experience with tools such as MILP, CVXPY, or equivalent for real-time model predictive control of physical systems. Full-Stack Software Experience

Strong Python skills with familiarity across the broader data and software ecosystem (Pandas, NumPy, CI/CD, cloud deployment). Commercial Focus

Proven applied experience in a commercial or industrial context, with preference over purely academic backgrounds. Software Development Practices

Solid grounding in version control, testing, and managing dev/test/production workflows. Location Requirement

Based in Austin, TX. Remote candidates will be considered for Hybrid role. Rewards

Generous PTO Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Flexible hybrid working (3 days WFH per week) Company

Certus Recruitment Group

is a well-established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services. We serve the technology sector across North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia. Apply

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