NetJets Operations Research Software Engineer

About NetJets

Founded in 1964 and part of Berkshire Hathaway since 1998, NetJets is a leader in private aviation, renowned for pioneering fractional aircraft ownership. Serving a discerning international clientele, the company combines personalised service with a rigorous commitment to safety and operational excellence. As an employer, NetJets brings together pilots, maintenance specialists, operations professionals and client service teams, whose expertise underpins every journey. Its working environment places a premium on precision, discretion and collaboration, offering careers at the intersection of aviation and luxury service. For professionals drawn to exacting standards, NetJets represents an opportunity to contribute to a highly specialised, service-led business.

NetJets seeks an Operations Research Software Engineer to develop and deploy optimization models for business applications, including scheduling, and integrate production-ready models with existing systems. The role requires 2–4 years of experience and combines software engineering, mixed-integer linear programming, solver use, model validation, and collaboration with data scientists and business stakeholders.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop optimization models for scheduling problems.
• Implement mixed-integer linear programming.
• Write production-level code and integrate models with existing systems.
• Collaborate with data scientists and business stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Use optimization solvers such as Gurobi to address large-scale problems.
• Validate models and ensure they meet business objectives.
• Document methodologies and provide training to team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial and Operations Engineering, or an equivalent engineering field.
• 2–4 years of experience.
• Production experience with mixed-integer linear programming.
• Experience deploying optimization models into production environments.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends.
• Software engineering skills are optional.

Skills

Experience

2–4 years of experience, including production experience with mixed-integer linear programming and experience deploying optimization models into production environments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; Master’s degree or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial and Operations Engineering, or an equivalent engineering field.

Workplace

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including no-cost options; healthcare advocacy; Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution; wellness programs and discounts; paid time off; parental leave; life and accident insurance; voluntary financial protection plans; 401(k) plan with a 67% match on standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions (super catch-up contributions are not eligible for the employer match); short- and long-term disability; legal plan; identity theft protection plans; pet insurance; family and caregiving support.

Culture

NetJets’ workplace culture is shaped by the exacting demands of private aviation, with safety, operational precision and discreet, personalised service at its core. Its environment calls for close collaboration among flight crews, operations teams and client-facing professionals, combining technical expertise with the responsiveness expected by a discerning international clientele.

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