Backend Engineer with 2-5+ years of experience in building and deploying backend services, integrating algorithms, and optimizing system performance.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Relocation: Required
Start Date: Immediate joiner preferred
Experience: 2-5+ years
Education: BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field
About Optym
Optym is a leading provider of decision automation and optimization software products for transportation and logistics companies. Optym’s products solve some of the most challenging decision problems faced by world’s leading airlines, trucking and railroads companies using cutting-edge optimization techniques. With its headquarters located in Dallas, Texas, and branches in four countries, Optym has over 250 highly qualified professionals and is rapidly growing. Optym offers competitive compensation and a great benefits package. Learn more about Optym and its culture at www.optym.com.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Backend Engineer with exceptional coding skills - someone who genuinely enjoys coding, thinks in algorithms, and thrives on solving complex computational problems. This role requires a builder mindset and the ability to translate sophisticated OR models into clean, efficient, production-ready systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, deploy, and maintain backend services that integrate algorithms developed by OR scientists.
- Translate algorithmic specifications into high-quality, efficient, well-structured code.
- Develop APIs, data pipelines, and microservices to support real-time decisioning and optimization workflows.
- Collaborate with OR scientists, frontend engineers, and product teams to ensure seamless feature integration.
- Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Ensure clean code practices, documentation, and automated testing.
Mandatory Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
- Strong proficiency in Python or C# (either language is acceptable).
- Solid understanding of backend architecture, API development, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Competitive programming experience (Codeforces, LeetCode, ICPC, Hackerrank, etc.) is a strong plus and reflects the level of problem-solving skill we value.
- Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP) is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to relocate to Dallas and join immediately.
Why Join Optym
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of software engineering and advanced optimization.
- High-impact role building systems used by major airlines and logistics companies.
- Collaborative environment with OR scientists, engineers, and industry experts.
- Strong growth opportunities and exposure to complex real-world problems.
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