Lead Data Scientist with Linear programming, Oil & Gas

EPAM Systems

📍 Georgia, Kazakhstan, Belarus On-Site ⏳ 1w ago
AI assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to assess how current models are built and applied, identify weaknesses, and recommend improvements based on sound mathematical and operations research principles.

Responsibilities

  • Identify flags such as formulation errors, infeasibilities, unboundedness, poor scaling, non-convexities, and inappropriate solver or method choices
  • Assess whether each problem is modeled with the right approach, whether linear, non-linear, or convex formulation
  • Determine the suitability of linear versus non-linear programming methods for a given problem
  • Suggest clear, actionable improvements to models, methods, and solution approaches
  • Document recommended changes and findings for stakeholders and technical teams

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in optimization, operations research, or applied mathematics
  • In-depth knowledge of Convex Optimization, including