Operations Research Scientists on the Assignment team have the opportunity to dive into a wealth of logistics data, and use advanced optimization and machine learning techniques to maximize the value for our consumers, dashers, merchants, and DoorDash. You will be reporting to an Operations Research manager and this will be a hybrid role.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will...

Design and implement new algorithm components within our production dispatching system to meet emerging requirements

Integrate state-of-the-art optimization and machine learning techniques to improve the efficiency and quality of our dispatching decisions

Extract insights from logistics system through analyzing data and modeling and translate those insights into production algorithm components

Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, product managers, business operators, and more to develop cross-cutting and scalable solutions to guide value for our consumers, dashers, and merchants

We're excited about you because you have...

PhD in operations research, industrial engineering, computer science, or a related field

2+ years of post-graduate research or industry experience in solving complex optimization problems using mathematical programming or metaheuristics

Programming fundamentals, experience in object-oriented and functional programming languages, and an understanding of algorithms

Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties, including evaluating options, making informed decisions, and determining appropriate courses of action within the scope of assigned responsibilities.

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Operations Research Scientist

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DoorDash

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