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TraceLink · 16 hours ago

Staff / Senior Applied Scientist — Operations Research

TraceLink is a leader in pharmaceutical supply chain solutions, dedicated to digitizing the industry for improved compliance and decision-making. The Staff or Senior Applied Scientist will focus on building and deploying advanced AI/GenAI and ML systems using applied mathematics and Operations Research, translating business challenges into mathematical models and leading implementation efforts.

Developer PlatformSaaSSupply Chain Management
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Comp. & Benefits
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Problem formulation: Translate business challenges into mathematical and computational models
Applied research: Evaluate and adapt existing approaches (OR models, AI/ML, GenAI/LLM methods)
Algorithm development: Design and implement new algorithms when existing solutions fall short
Hands-on execution: Build prototypes, run experiments, and lead production implementation (you code)
Technical leadership: Drive solution architecture, performance evaluation, and operational readiness
Collaboration: Partner with product, engineering, and domain teams to deliver scalable solutions

Qualification

Applied MathematicsOperational ResearchPythonLinear OptimizationNLPReinforcement LearningSupply Chain OptimizationGenAI/LLM SystemsTechnical Leadership

Required

Strong applied mathematics background with depth in Operational Research, including one or more of: Linear / Mixed-Integer Optimization (LP/MIP), Constraint Programming, Network / Graph Optimization, Stochastic / Robust Optimization, Simulation, heuristics, or metaheuristics
Research or applied experience in at least one of: Inference science (e.g., causal inference, Bayesian methods, uncertainty modeling), NLP (e.g., retrieval, embeddings, information extraction, LLM systems), Reinforcement Learning (e.g., bandits, sequential decision-making, offline RL)
Proven ability to implement algorithms and deliver real systems end-to-end
Strong coding skills in Python and familiarity with relevant scientific/ML tooling
PhD (preferred) or MS in Applied Math, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or equivalent industry experience
Demonstrated ability to combine scientific rigor with practical execution and delivery

Preferred

Experience in supply chain optimization (planning, inventory, logistics, fulfillment, scheduling)
Experience building GenAI/LLM-enabled decision systems (e.g., RAG, tool-augmented agents, evaluation frameworks)
Background shipping applied science solutions into production environments

Company

TraceLink

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TraceLink is a SaaS network creation platform company that connects people, companies, systems and processes, on a network for greater good.

H1B Sponsorship

TraceLink 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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2025 (10)
2024 (26)
2023 (22)
2022 (29)
2021 (46)
2020 (42)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$233.86M
Key Investors
GeorgianGoldman Sachs Growth EquityVolition Capital
2018-08-21Series D· $93M
2018-06-09Series D· $60M
2016-11-30Series C· $51.5M

Leadership Team

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Shabbir Dahod
President and CEO
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Michael Mozzer
Chief Financial Officer
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