Research Engineer - China

E2open is the connected supply chain platform that enables the world’s largest companies to transform the way they make, move, and sell goods and services. We connect more than 400,000 partners as one multi-enterprise network. Powered by the network, data, and applications, our SaaS platform anticipates disruptions and opportunities to help companies improve efficiency, reduce waste, and operate sustainably. Our employees around the world are focused on delivering enduring value for our clients.

Research Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Research and Development

BUSINESS UNIT: Corporate

REPORTS TO: Head of AI

DIRECT REPORTS: No

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Research Engineer plays an important role to develop models and prototypes in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Optimization, and various mathematical algorithms to solve supply chain problems and confirm the value and potential business value quantification.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assist senior team members for defining and prototyping mathematical, optimization, machine learning models for select supply chain problems.
• Build proof of concepts based on the guidance from senior team members
• Study and keep current on supply chain, mathematical and industrial research related to supply chain
• Help Product Managers with analysis of functionality requirements and suggest mathematical models to represent them. Develop new algorithms for the products.
• Write product specifications for development team for incorporating algorithms and mathematical models into products for general availability.
• Other tasks and activities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• M.S./Ph.D. degree in a mathematical/statistical, computer science, and/or operations research.
• Solid optimization (e.g., linear programming), machine learning, mathematical and statistical foundation.
• Must have computer programing experience.
• Proven problem-solving, critical thinking, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General office environment and responsibilities requiring:
  • Extensive use of the computer which involves viewing a monitor and keyboarding for most of the workday.
  • Placing and receiving phone calls
  • May require travel as needed.

E2open is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

E2open participates in the E-verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

E2open does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates or preferred vendors. We will not consider unsolicited referrals.