ExxonMobil

Optimization Scientist

ExxonMobil$90K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience in designing and deploying mathematical optimization models.
  • Expertise in linear and mixed-integer programming, as well as stochastic and robust optimization.
  • Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages, including experience with Gurobi/CPLEX solvers.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based architecture solutions for optimization.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical discussions with non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic mindset and ability to engage with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable mathematical optimization models for complex business challenges.
  • Partner with stakeholders to align optimization solutions with business objectives.
  • Lead integration of optimization technologies within broader systems, working with engineering and IT teams.
  • Drive innovation by applying cutting-edge optimization techniques and tools.

Benefits

  • Automatic enrollment in a pension plan at no cost, providing a monthly annuity in retirement.
  • Savings Plan with a company match of 7% for contributions of at least 6% of pay.
  • Flexible workplace options including ad-hoc flexibility and part-time work.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Programs supporting employee wellbeing through a Culture of Health.
  • Confidential Employee Health Advisory Program for mental health support at no cost.
  • Automatic income replacement through a disability plan in cases of illness or injury.
Full Job Description
What role you will play in our team

As an Optimization Scientist, you will apply deep technical expertise and strong business understanding to design, implement, and scale advanced optimization solutions across domains such as supply chain, commercial operations, and trading. In this role, you will act as a trusted subject-matter expert in mathematical optimization, developing innovative algorithms, experimenting with novel solution approaches, and transforming complex business challenges into high-value optimization models.

What you will do

  • Design and implement scalable mathematical optimization models to address complex business challenges.
  • Partner with stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities and align solutions with business objectives.
  • Lead the integration of optimization technologies into broader systems, collaborating with engineering and IT teams.
  • Drive innovation by exploring and applying state-of-the-art optimization techniques and tools.


About you

Job Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience (not including school time) in designing and deploying mathematical optimization models.
  • Expertise in linear, mixed-integer programming, optimization under uncertainty (stochastic/robust optimization), algorithm development including decomposition for large-scale optimization.
  • Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages, with experience using solvers like Gurobi/CPLEX.
  • Understanding of cloud-based architecture solutions for large-scale optimization.
  • Strong communication skills with ability to communicate technical details to non-technical business partners
  • Strong strategic mindset with the ability to drive large-scale initiatives.
  • Proven ability to influence and engage with cross-functional teams and leadership.


Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
  • Proven experience in developing and deploying optimization based solutions
  • Recognized as an industry expert with a track record of publications or presentations in optimization and related fields.
  • Business acumen in supply chain management, commercial, and trading in oil and gas or a similar business is preferred.
  • Experience in applying optimization within supply chain, energy, or operational research domains.
  • Knowledge of integrating optimization models with AI/ML techniques.
  • Proven ability to build external networks and partnerships to drive innovation and collaboration.
  • Strong focus on both technical rigor and business outcomes.


Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

  • Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life
  • Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
  • Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as "Flex your Day", providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing
  • Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you
  • Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you


More information on our Company's benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

About ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil is an international oil and gas company, providing energy that helps underpin growing economies and improve living standards around the world. It uses innovation and technology to deliver energy to a growing world. The company explores for, produces, and sells crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products.

ExxonMobil Careers

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Size
63,000 employees
Market Cap
$442 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$22.4 billion
Founded
1870
5 Year Trend
+6.6%
Revenue
$178.5 billion
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