Senior Operations Research Developer
Southwest AirlinesDallas, Texas, United States
Posted May 18, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines.
Job Description
As a Senior Operations Research Developer for the Network Optimization Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in translating operational requirements into technical solutions, impacting the efficiency of thousands of daily flights. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of airline operations, expanding your understanding of the airline industry.
Requirements
- Develop mathematical models based on business requirements
- Develop solution strategies to solve models developed
- Develop code to implement solution strategies
- Prepare technical documentation of models and solution strategies
- Lead reviews of models, solution strategies, and code with the Team to leverage its collective experience
- Test applications to insure they perform as expected, and solve the correct problem
- Lead reviews of solutions with business Customers to ensure that they are acceptable
- Calibrate the model or solution strategy as needed
- Work effectively with the rest of the Team, business Customers, Technology development Teams, and support groups
- Provide support for developed applications as needed. Create enhancements, or recalibrate as the business problem changes
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to other less-experienced Team members
Benefits
- Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights
- Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
- Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
- Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan