Optimal Dynamics · 18 hours ago
Sr. Platform Solutions Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expOptimal Dynamics is a high-growth company focused on redefining logistics decisions through innovative technology. The Sr. Platform Solutions Engineer plays a critical role in deploying the platform and ensuring customer success by translating solution designs into data-driven configurations and validating optimization model outputs.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)LogisticsMachine LearningSaaSSoftwareSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and implement reliable data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load transportation data from diverse customer sources
Integrate the Optimal Dynamics platform with customer systems using APIs, SFTP, flat files, and direct database connections
Ensure data quality, completeness, and alignment with platform requirements and optimization needs
Troubleshoot data or integration issues quickly and effectively in coordination with internal and customer teams
Calibrate optimization and simulation models to reflect real-world operational constraints and customer objectives
Collaborate with Solutions Engineers to translate solution design documents into and executable platform configurations
Iterate on model parameters and technical settings based on output validation, performance metrics, and user feedback
Validate that optimization recommendations align with expected outcomes and customer business rules
Partner with Solutions Engineers to align data and model configurations with solution intent as a core technical lead on projects
Participate in project planning, milestone tracking, and customer meetings, ensuring transparency and alignment
Provide clear documentation of data flows, configurations, and technical decisions to support knowledge transfer and scaling
Support feedback loops between Customer Success, Product, & Engineering teams
Monitor system performance and model behavior during and after deployment to ensure solution effectiveness
Identify calibration or integration updates based on operational feedback and observed data patterns
Provide technical support to transitioned customers, including troubleshooting issues and resolving support tickets in coordination with the Customer Support team
Serve as an escalation point for complex platform-related issues post-deployment
Contribute to the continuous improvement of our deployment frameworks, tooling, and playbooks
Qualification
Required
BSc or MSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, or equivalent industry experience
5+ years of professional, hands-on product or data science engineering experience designing, building, and maintaining complex solutions with emphasis on full-stack solutions
Proficiency in Python 3
Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (especially AWS)
Hands-on relational database experience (i.e. Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server)
Knowledge of ops research, optimization, and/or simulation models
Some background experience in ML
Experience with transportation optimization: i.e. network planning, asset-to-load assignment, or routing and dispatch decision support
Customer-Focused Executor: You design and deploy technical solutions with a clear focus on customers' goals and constraints
Analytically Precise: You work methodically to validate assumptions, spot discrepancies, and optimize system performance
Collaborative Leader: You partner naturally with engineers, PMs, and executives to deliver end-to-end solutions
Accountable Owner: You take initiative, value follow-through, and quality output
Technical Translator: You translate complex technical issues into actionable insights for both internal teams and external partners
Growth Focused: You're driven by continuous learning, adapting, and bringing best practices to your work
Preferred
Proficiency in IaC (preferably Terraform)
Familiarity with modern data tools such as dbt and DuckDB
Experience with monorepo management tools (e.g., Bazel, Buck)
Benefits
Competitive compensation, including Series C level equity
Health / Dental / Vision 100% covered for employee and 50% for dependents
Life Insurance, with optional supplemental insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Spending Account (HSA)
401(k) with match
Unlimited PTO (vacation, personal days, sick days, jury duty, military leave, bereavement)
11 Holidays
Paid Parental Leave for all employees
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurances, and AD&D Insurance
Fitness membership reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Company
Optimal Dynamics
Optimal Dynamics is a SaaS company that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to disrupt the logistics industry.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$95.8MKey Investors
Koch Disruptive TechnologiesThe Westly GroupBessemer Venture Partners
2025-05-12Series C· $40M
2022-04-14Series B· $33M
2021-05-13Series A· $18.4M
Leadership Team
Daniel Powell
CEO and Founder
Warren Powell
Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer/Professor Emeritus
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