Staff Software Developer, Operations Research

About the role

Kinaxis is looking for a Staff Software Developer specialized in Operations Research to join its Ottawa‑based team. In this role you will help design and implement advanced algorithms that optimise complex supply‑chain networks for thousands of global customers.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate novel techniques that combine leading‑edge heuristics with optimisation methods.
• Translate real‑world supply‑chain management scenarios into rigorous mathematical models.
• Lead the design, implementation and validation of these models.
• Define test strategies, create comprehensive test plans and write unit, integration and performance tests.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using appropriate testing frameworks and tools.
• Collaborate closely with agile team members and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to accelerate the software development lifecycle through AI‑driven tooling while ensuring architectural consistency and secure design.
• Review AI‑generated code for correctness, integration risk and edge‑case handling.

Required profile

• Staff‑level software developer with a strong background in operations research and supply‑chain optimisation.
• Proven ability to work in a hybrid environment and contribute to a global, fast‑moving team.

Required skills

• Heuristics and optimisation techniques.
• Mathematical modelling of supply‑chain problems.
• Unit, integration and performance testing.
• Automated test script development using testing frameworks.
• Experience with AI‑assisted development tools.