OverviewAs an Optimization Scientist at SITA, you will build and operate disruption-recovery optimization engines to automate airline recovery decisions.
You'll own the solver pipeline from formulation to production code, shaping solutions for real disruption cases in a globally deployed product (OCCam).
You'll collaborate with back-end and data teams to integrate outputs and continuously enhance optimization capabilities.
This role blends mathematical rigor with production-oriented engineering to improve airline operations at scale.
Compensaciones / BeneficiosFlex Week: work from home up to 2 days/week
Flex Day
Flex-Location: up to 30 days/year remote
Employee Wellbeing: EAP and Champion Health
Professional Development: access to learning platforms and programs
Competitive Benefits
ResponsabilidadesOwn a disruption-recovery solver pipeline end-to-end, from mathematical formulation to production code
Translate airline rules (crew legality, aircraft routing, passenger reaccommodation) into solver models
Validate solutions against real disruption cases with Solutions Experts




Manage solution quality and runtime KPIs, balancing accuracy and speed
Extend solver capabilities and ship new optimization functionality
Collaborate with Back-End and Data Engineering teams to integrate solver outputs into the live product
Develop deep airline-operations knowledge to inform better formulations
Requisitos principalesStrong foundation in mathematical optimization and operations research
Experience with solvers such as Gurobi, CPLEX or SCIP
Proficient in Python and SQL; Git and production-ready coding practices
Ability to translate complex business rules into algorithms
Bridge between OR theory and production code, self-directed learning, and attention to detail
Degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or related field; MSc/PhD a plus
self-directed
detail-oriented
systems thinking
linear programming
mixed-integer programming
network flow algorithms

📌 Optimization Specialist (España)
🏢 Sita - Société Internationale De Télécommunications
📍 España