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Software Engineer II

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Job ID: R2516503
Date posted: 09/17/2025
Location: Bengaluru, India
Category: Engineering

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Operations Research Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic foundation in operations research, applied mathematics, or a related field, coupled with practical experience in solving complex optimization problems in industrial settings and good programming skills. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement optimization models that drive efficiency in our product line.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop mathematical models to solve real-world optimization problems in manufacturing where available time to results is constrained.
Implement and solve models using commercial solvers like Gurobi, Hexaly, CPLEX. or open-source alternatives.
Collaborate with software engineers to integrate optimization solutions into production systems.
Analyze large datasets to extract insights and validate model assumptions.
Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear visualizations and reports.
Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in operations research and optimization technologies.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s or Ph.D. in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in applying optimization techniques in an industrial setting.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
Experience with optimization libraries and solvers like Gurobi, Hexaly, CPLEX, CP-SAT or Pyomo.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

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Certifications:

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Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years

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Additional Information

Shift:

Day (India)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.