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TechnologyOur Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
Job Summary
All of Southwests People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to whats important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Operations Research Developer delivers on our Purpose by developing and implementing optimization models impacting the routing of aircraft and crews to ensure seamless operations. This role supports the Baker Team who is dedicated to optimizing our network operations and will interact closely with business Customers to refine solutions consistent with business objectives and restraints. The Operations Research Developer is a detail-oriented thinker, who is ready to drive the future of Southwests Technology.
This role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require travel for training, meetings, conferences, etc. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your working time may be spent in a remote location, away from our Corporate Campus. Please note, while this is a remote position, there is a limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work. Those ineligible locations are: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Responsibilities
Support the develop mathematical models based on business requirements
Assist in developing solution strategies to solve models developed by the Team
Develop code to implement solution strategies under the guidance of more-experienced Team members
Assist in preparing technical documentation of models and solution strategies
Participate in reviews of models, solution strategies, and code with the Team
Assist in testing applications to insure they perform as expected, and solve the correct problem
Participate in reviews of solutions with business Customers to ensure that they are acceptable.
Assist in calibrating the model or solution strategy as needed
Work effectively with the rest of the Team, Business Customers, Technology development Teams, and support groups
Support developed applications as needed with guidance from more-experienced Team members
Assist with enhancements or recalibration as the business problem changes
Seek guidance from more-experienced Team members as appropriate
Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee&39;s Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of a modern programming language
Basic knowledge of software development, practice, concepts, and technology obtained through college degree program, formal training and or work experience
Critical Skills:
Demonstrates basic optimization aptitude and ability for logical and abstract thinking
Focus on partnering and communication when interacting with business Customers and technology development and support groups
Ability to design basic solutions, write code, perform testing, create documentation, and implement optimization projects
Ability to analyze and resolve basic problems
Ability to work effectively in a strong Customer service/team oriented environment
Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Required: Bachelors degree in Operations Research, Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Preferred: Graduate level degree in Operations Research, Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Experience
Experience using LP/IP tools in an academic environment
Software development experience in an academic environment
Preferred: Foundational knowledge of AWS or other cloud infrastructure
Preferred: Foundational knowledge of Linux based development
Preferred: Prior experience applying optimization methods in an airline environment
Preferred: Experience with or knowledge of the Scaled Agile for Enterprise (SAFe) Framework
Preferred: Intermediate knowledge of standard object oriented programming languages, specifically C&43;&43;
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guideline
Preferred prior academic or business experience applying optimization methods in an airline environment
Preferred training or experience using SAS, SPSS, R, or similar statistical tools to create statistical models
Preferred C&43;&43; coding experience
Pay & Benefits
Competitive market salary from $107,650 - $119,600per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company
Benefits youll love:
• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company
contributions up to 9.3 of your eligible earnings**
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
• Explore more Benefits youll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits *Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
**401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date
10/14/2024