Operations Research Scientist

The role

You will design and implement algorithm components within a production dispatching system. You will use optimization and machine learning techniques to improve dispatching decisions and extract insights from logistics data.

What you will do

• Design and implement new algorithm components within our production dispatching system
• Integrate state-of-the-art optimization and machine learning techniques
• Extract insights from logistics system through analyzing data and modeling
• Translate insights into production algorithm components
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, product managers, and business operators

Required qualifications

• PhD in operations research, industrial engineering, computer science, or a related field
• 2+ years of post-graduate research or industry experience in solving complex optimization problems using mathematical programming or metaheuristics
• Programming fundamentals
• Experience in object-oriented and functional programming languages
• Understanding of algorithms
• Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Wellness benefits
• Commuter benefits match
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Disability and basic life insurance
• Family-forming assistance
• Mental health program
• Equity grants

About the company

DoorDash is a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery. Their mission is to empower local economies.