Associate Algorithm Developer

What are we looking for?  We are seeking a highly motivated Algorithm and Software Development Engineer to join our backend development team. The ideal candidate will have strong algorithmic and abstract-thinking abilities, excellent mathematical modeling and problem-solving skills, as well as hands-on experience in C++. You will work on enhancing and maintaining complex backend modules within a large, established codebase. Experience in supply chain planning and/or operations research (OR) is a plus. What will you be doing?  Design, implement, and optimize complex and scalable algorithms to solve real-world problems. Develop effective and innovative solutions to challenging technical tasks, using abstract thinking to break down problems into manageable components. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ code that adheres to industry best practices. Maintain and refactor legacy code to ensure ongoing system reliability and performance. Design, implement, and maintain backend modules that support business logic and operations. Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate backend systems with frontend and other application layers. Collaborate with Services and Support as needed to ensure customer requirements are clearly understood and that inquiries are addressed promptly and accurately. What you'll bring A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Experience in software development; internships or project-based experience will also be considered. Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex backend systems. Familiarity with general software engineering practices, including unit testing and version. Strong background in algorithm design, data structures, and complexity analysis. Excellent mathematical modeling and analytical problem-solving skills. Proficiency in C++ with a focus on writing clean, efficient, and reliable code. Knowledge of classical and heuristic optimization methods. Experience analyzing and understanding complex systems and large codebases. Practical experience with debugging tools, testing, and quality assurance practices (designing, coding, and executing test cases). Nice-to-have Experience applying operations research (OR) tools and techniques (e.g., mathematical modeling, simulation) and familiarity with optimization software (e.g., Gurobi, Xpress, CPLEX). Understanding of or experience with supply chain planning, inventory management, and advanced planning and scheduling concepts. Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Tcl etc. What we value Intellectual curiosity and a drive for continuous learning. Adaptability to new tools, processes, and evolving technologies. Preference for robust, maintainable code over the use of exotic language features Clear, concise documentation and strong communication skills. Effective collaboration across cross-functional teams. A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to think abstractly and approach challenges from multiple perspectives. What We Offer  Competitive compensation ​​​​​​​Learning and Development opportunities Dynamic company culture Time off policies ensuring a healthy work-life balance  If you require a reasonable accommodation, please email ​​​​​​​ More about us:    Eyelit Technologies provides a suite of manufacturing management software products including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS). We deliver rapid, tangible improvements to manufacturing KPIs such as asset utilization, production efficiency, labor productivity, product quality, and on-time, in-full delivery. Join us in our mission - to deliver and support with world-class customer service, easy-to-use, high-quality manufacturing management solutions that increase productivity and worker performance, and the bottom line for our customers. Please visit us at for additional information. Eyelit Technologies is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe all employees share the responsibility of upholding our commitment to our values and encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences to join us in solving the world’s hardest problems. Eyelit Technologies is committed to making the job application process accessible to everyone. If you are living with a disability (visible or not visible) and need to request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please let us know how we can help by reaching out to