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Delta Air Lines · 1 month ago

Ph.D Intern - Optimization (Fall 2026)

positionAtlanta, GA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Fall
Delta Air Lines is seeking a graduate operations research intern to develop data-driven solutions aimed at continually providing decision support while improving airline efficiency and performance. The role involves building complex data sets, designing optimization products, and interfacing with business leaders to enhance internal customer relationships.
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Responsibilities

Build complex data sets from multiple data sources, both internally and externally
Leverage emerging technologies and identify efficient and meaningful ways to disseminate and synthesize data to satisfy business’ needs
Design, develop, implement, and calibrate optimization products
Interface with business unit leaders to develop and maintain internal customer relationships
Practice safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety and well-being

Qualification

Operations research optimization modelsSimulation modelsData scienceData engineeringCombinatoricsAlgorithmsOptimization techniquesLinear programming (LP)Mixed integer linear programming (MILP)Quadratically constrained programming (QCP)Mixed integer quadratic programming (MIQP)Constraint programming (CP)HeuristicsPythonC++Commercial optimization solversModel tuningSQLMachine learningReinforcement learningAWS

Required

BA/BS in Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum of one year of doctorate level coursework completed
Proven success in solving complex quantitative problems
Working knowledge in one or more optimization techniques (LP, MILP, QCP, MIQP, CP, and/or heuristics)
Proficiency in Python, C++ or other programming languages (Python preferred)
Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data
Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles
Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency
Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States

Preferred

Working knowledge in commercial optimization solvers (Gurobi, Cplex, GLPK, etc.)
Working knowledge in model tuning/calibration
Proficiency in working with relational databases and query authoring (SQL)
Fundamental Machine Learning techniques, including reinforcement learning
Working knowledge of AWS

Company

Delta Air Lines

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Delta Air Lines is a technical airline company that focuses on safety, innovation, reliability, and customer experience.
dateFounded in 1928
location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.delta.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Barclays Bank
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt
2007-05-03IPO

Leadership Team

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Edward Bastian
Chief Executive Officer
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Erik Snell
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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