Wing is looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Operations Research to join the Delivery Network team. In this role, you will own the mathematical foundation of the delivery network, using advanced optimization techniques to maximize value for consumers, partners, and the fleet. You will dive into flight and logistics data, define the technical roadmap, and bridge the gap between abstract mathematical models and production environments. You will leverage advanced solvers and simulations to build solutions that scale with Wing's business.

Responsibilities

Design and Implement Algorithms: Build new algorithm components within our production delivery network system to meet emerging requirements. We work with Google OR-Tools and the researchers that develop it.
Extract Data-Driven Insights: Analyze complex logistics data to identify network inefficiencies, translating those insights directly into production-ready algorithm enhancements.
Integrate OR and ML: Combine state-of-the-art optimization and machine learning techniques (e.g., using ML for demand forecasting and Tools for fleet positioning) to improve the speed and quality of our dispatching decisions.
Lead Cross-Functionally: Collaborate tightly with software engineers, data scientists, hardware teams, and product managers to develop scalable, cross-cutting solutions that balance physical constraints with business value.
Exercise Strategic Autonomy: Evaluate technical options, make informed architectural decisions, and determine the appropriate OR methodologies to solve ambiguous, open-ended problems.
Mentorship: Elevate the technical rigor of the team by guiding junior scientists and engineers in OR fundamentals, code quality, and algorithm design.

Requirements

12+ years of industry or post-graduate experience solving complex optimization problems using mathematical programming or metaheuristics.
Ph.D. or Master's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
Strong coding ability in Python, C++, or Java. You must understand object-oriented programming, functional programming concepts, and core computer science algorithms.
A proven track record of designing algorithms that don't just live in research papers, but operate efficiently in real-time production software systems.
Previous experience in aviation, autonomous vehicles, ride-sharing, or last-mile logistics.
Deep familiarity with other commercial or open-source optimization solvers (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, SCIP).
Experience with cloud computing platforms (GCP, AWS) and integrating solvers into scalable, distributed systems.
Experience modeling systems for simulation and designing experiments. We use a combination of discrete event simulations and high fidelity physics simulations.

Benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Salary Range
$274,000—$292,000 USD