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Mytra

Senior Modeling & Optimization Engineer

Brisbane, CA · On-site

$125K - $172K/yr

Preferred : • Professional experience on a modeling, simulation, operations research, or applied ... to optimization solvers or libraries (OR-Tools, Gurobi, PuLP, scipy.optimize, etc.). Company

SwiftX Inc.

Network Planning Expert

Corona, CA · On-site

... Operations Research, or related field preferred * 5+ years of experience in logistics network planning, transportation planning, or supply chain optimization * Strong understanding of route planning ...

SwiftX Inc.

Network Planning Expert

Eastvale, CA · On-site

... Operations Research, or related field preferred * 5+ years of experience in logistics network planning, transportation planning, or supply chain optimization * Strong understanding of route planning ...

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What is optimization in operations research?

In operations research, optimization involves finding the best possible solution to a problem by maximizing or minimizing an objective function while satisfying constraints. Operations research analysts use mathematical models, algorithms, and software tools to improve decision-making processes in areas like logistics, scheduling, and resource allocation.

What jobs can you get with operations research?

Operations research skills can lead to roles such as operations analyst, supply chain analyst, logistics manager, data analyst, and management consultant. These positions typically require strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills, often using tools like optimization software and statistical analysis. Many roles are found in industries like manufacturing, transportation, finance, and consulting firms.

What is the highest paid research job?

In operations research, senior roles such as Director of Operations Research or Chief Optimization Officer tend to have the highest salaries, often exceeding $150,000 annually. These positions typically require advanced degrees, extensive experience, and expertise in optimization techniques, data analysis, and decision-making tools.

Do OPS analysts need a degree?

Operations Research analysts typically need at least a bachelor's degree in fields such as operations research, mathematics, engineering, or related areas. Advanced positions may require a master's degree or higher, along with skills in data analysis, optimization tools, and programming languages like Python or R.

What is the difference between Operations Research Optimization vs Data Analyst?

AspectOperations Research OptimizationData Analyst
Required CredentialsDegree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or related fields; often certifications in optimization toolsDegree in Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields; certifications in data analysis tools
Work EnvironmentAnalytical teams in manufacturing, logistics, or consulting firmsBusiness or corporate settings, focusing on data interpretation and reporting
Industry UsageSupply chain, transportation, manufacturing, logisticsFinance, marketing, healthcare, retail
Common Search/ComparisonOperations Research Optimization vs Data Analyst

Operations Research Optimization focuses on developing mathematical models to improve decision-making processes, often in logistics and manufacturing. Data Analysts interpret and visualize data to support business decisions. While both roles analyze data, Operations Research Optimization emphasizes optimization techniques and complex modeling, whereas Data Analysts focus on data interpretation and reporting.

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Associate AI Research & Operations Analyst

Associate AI Research & Operations Analyst

Internet Brands

El Segundo, CA • On-site, Remote

$60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Internet Brands rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 189 rated software companies

Job description

Kickstart your career in AI! We're looking for Associate AI Analysts to join our Central AI team. This role is perfect for someone smart and innovative who is eager to apply what they've learned in school (or internships) and grow into an AI-focused career path. By being in the office 5 days a week, you'll collaborate with various departments and teams to explore, evaluate, and roll out next-generation AI tools that power smarter business decisions - learning hands-on, while making an impact from day one.
This is a unique chance to convert your passion for AI and automation into real-world solutions that drive organization-wide transformation across Internet Brands.
What You'll Do
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to experiment and see how AI can solve real problems, and learn how to craft effective solutions prompts while contributing to projects with measurable outcomes.
  • Configure and build AI-driven automation solutions for internal business processes.
  • Build prompts, data sets, and documentation to help teams achieve their AI project goals
  • Design, test, and iterate on different GenAI techniques and strategies for various AI tools and systems, optimizing for accuracy, consistency, and business relevance across different use cases.
  • Conduct market and competitive research to spot emerging AI trends and assess cutting edge AI tool capabilities - evaluating for effectiveness, scalability, and business impact.
  • Support AI workflow development and evaluation, learning how AI systems are tested and improved in production environments.
  • Help the rollout and adoption of AI solutions across teams and functions
About You
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer/Data Science, Computer Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Statistics or a related field.
  • High curiosity and agency alongside a good understanding of generative AI platforms, prompting techniques, and AI trends.
  • Strong communicator - able to collaborate across functions, translate business goals into an actionable course of action, and able to lead process improvement .
  • Highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple assignments & responsibilities
  • Hands-on, able to implement functional prototypes quickly, scrappy mindset
Bonus Points
  • Hands-on experience with prompt engineering. Experience with prompt management tools or AI workflow platforms.Coursework, internships, or projects in AI applications
  • Understanding of transformer architectures and how prompting affects model behavior.
  • Experience with AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and prompt optimization.
  • Interest in retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), fine-tuning, or multi-modal AI applications.
Why You'll Love This Role
  • Work on projects that matter. See results or learn from failures quickly.
  • Exposure to developing automated AI solutions in business. Direct influence on AI implementation projects with real business impact.
  • Hands-on learning and mentorship. Opportunities to evolve and explore different areas of GenAI and Technology. .
  • A collaborative, supportive team environment.
At Internet Brands, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the compensation for this role to start at $60k and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
In addition to our awesome culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our benefits include health insurance options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance. We also provide a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, commuter benefits as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching services. In addition, employees can take advantage of voluntary benefits such as home, auto and pet insurance, and discounted legal and financial services. For more details, feel free to inquire during the interview process.
About Internet Brands:
Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Internet Brands is a fully integrated online media and software services organization focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. Internet Brands' powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Temasek. For more information, please visitwww.internetbrands.com.
Internet Brands and its wholly owned affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. Internet Brands will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).
Notice to California residents: you can find information about our privacy practices, on: https://www.internetbrands.com/work-with-us/cpra
Employment Type: Full-Time

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