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Percepta · 3 months ago

Research Engineer / Scientist – Optimization

positionNew York City
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level

Percepta is a company focused on transforming critical institutions with applied AI. The Research Engineer/Scientist (Optimization) will work at the intersection of AI research and real-world impact, advancing decision-making for critical industries through modern machine learning and rigorous optimization research.

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Responsibilities

Set and drive ambitious research programs that expand what’s achievable in data-driven decision-making
Invent new optimization-and-ML methods for high-impact problems such as planning, scheduling, routing, pricing, and inventory
Build high-fidelity simulators and rigorous benchmarks that mirror real-world constraints, uncertainty, and multi-objective trade-offs
Bridge research into practice by partnering with our engineers to rapidly prototype solutions and implement successful research ideas

Qualification

Mathematical OptimizationMachine Learning TechniquesLarge-scale Optimization SystemsOperations ResearchPassion for AICommunicationExtreme Ownership

Required

Hold a degree in Computer Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Applied Mathematics (MS/PhD preferred) or have equivalent research/ industry experience
Have depth in operations or mathematical optimization (LP/MIP/MINLP, CP, stochastic/robust optimization, causal inference)
Have experience in novel machine learning techniques for Operations Research
Are comfortable implementing and debugging large-scale optimization systems
Are motivated by impact in critical industries including healthcare, supply chains, energy, and finance
Have a proven track record of execution
Are an excellent communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Enjoy extreme ownership
Are passionate about AI's transformative potential

Company

Percepta

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Percepta (a GC Transformation Company) combines applied AI engineering with frontier research to transform enterprises.
dateFounded in 2025
location
New York, NY, US
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.percepta.ai/

H1B Sponsorship

Percepta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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