Principal Operations Research Scientist(Gurobi/CPLEX/Xpress)(Python/Java/C++/C#/ Go)(12+years) - 11780 at Coupa

Department: Development

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Level: staff+
Posted: Jul 31, 2026

Description

Coupa is hiring a Principal Operations Research Scientist to architect and deploy production-level optimization models for its business spend management platform. The role owns complex optimization features, formulates mathematical models, integrates them into scalable SaaS software, tunes commercial solvers, validates model behavior, and mentors engineers and scientists. Candidates need a master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field, 12+ years of industry experience, expertise in mathematical programming and commercial solvers, and strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, C++, C#, or Go.

Required Skills

MIP
LP
NLP
Network Flow
Heuristics
Gurobi
CPLEX
Google OR-Tools
Python
Java
C++
C#
Go
Software design patterns
Object-oriented programming
Computational complexity
Algorithmic design
Machine Learning
PySpark
SQL

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field
Required Previous Experiences: 12+ years of industry experience applying operations research methods
Deploying production-level optimization models in commercial environments at scale
Expert knowledge of mathematical programming and deep experience with commercial solvers
Strong programming proficiency in Python, Java, C++, C#, or Go
Preferred Qualifications: Deep domain expertise in supply chain network design, inventory optimization, production or scheduling optimization, routing optimization, strategic procurement, and logistics
Experience using machine learning techniques such as forecasting and clustering with mathematical optimization models
Experience with PySpark, SQL, and large-scale distributed computing
Translation Company Name: Coupa Software, Inc.

About Coupa

Coupa

spend management1001-5000

Coupa provides AI-native spend management software and describes its platform as supporting direct and indirect spend management, risk mitigation, and supply chain resiliency. Its products span finance, procurement, and supply chain, including purchasing, accounts payable, digital payments, sourcing, and inventory management.

Open roles: 38
New in 30 days: 27
Founded: 2006

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