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Careers

Make a difference. Keep learning.

Make a Difference

At Optimal Dynamics, you get to work directly on some of the hardest problems in the world, with some of the smartest people in the world. Not only do your contributions make a real difference, but with educational values at our core, what you learn here will change how you approach problems for the rest of your life.

Our Values

Autonomy is in our DNA

Independence

Our software makes highly complex decisions on its own, and so do our employees. We believe people thrive when they have the support they need to work at their full potential.

Precision at Every Turn

Investment

Our customers rely on OD to be a trustworthy and reliable lifeline for their business, and we hold ourselves to a high standard, without taking shortcuts that compromise the quality we deliver.

Education is Our Fuel

Innovation

OD was born from decades of research at Princeton University, and we believe continual learning and challenging ourselves allows us to stay at the leading edge of innovation.

our company culture

Our Culture

We are kind. We are a diverse group of people that care for each other. We are talented problem solvers enthusiastically collaborating to solve complex issues. We have a camaraderie that shines through in our work environment. We are dedicated to nurturing a flexible, accommodating, cohesive, and inclusive workplace. We foster autonomy and transparent communication, with leadership guidance. We value continuous improvement and encourage growth with opportunities for our people.

Perks & Benefits

Optimal Dynamics employees are the lifeblood of the company, and we treat them that way.

Competitive Pay

Compensation

We recognize that our employees are the key to our success, so we offer competitive pay for all positions.

Equity Options

Stake

We share responsibility for our mission and success, which is why we believe in offering ownership of our company through stock options available to all full-time employees.

401(k) Matching

Retirement

We offer a free 401(k) savings plan with a generous employer-matched contribution to help employees plan for the future and save for retirement.

Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance

Coverage

We offer life insurance with optional supplemental coverage, plus accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

Flexible Work Environment

Freedom

We believe the office is a tool for meetings and connections, not a requirement to get work done.

Paid Time Off

Balance

We understand the importance of nurturing life outside of the workplace, which is why we offer all full-time employees 10 paid holidays & unlimited time off to recharge and refresh.

Paid Parental Leave

Support

All parents, including those adopting or fostering children, are eligible to take up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off for the primary caregiver and up to 4 weeks for the secondary caregiver.

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Assistance

Our Employee Assistance Program supports employees through personal and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being.

Health & Wellness

Wellbeing

We care about our employees' overall health and wellbeing. As part of Optimal Dynamic’s Wellness Program, we offer all employees a fitness membership reimbursement of up to $125/month.

Flexible Spending Account

Health

Use pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare or dependent care expenses.

Commuter Benefits

Simplify

For commuter expenses, use pre-tax dollars that are deducted directly from your paycheck, so you can commute with a little less effort.

Learn from the Best

Education

Whether you’re a UI developer, machine learning engineer, or decision scientist, we give periodic courses on advanced decision analytics, the next level of AI, taught by world leading AI visionary, Warren Powell.

Eduardo Silva, Principal Software Engineer
“I love the amount of ownership my team and I have over our product and seeing our work make a real impact on our customers. I also love that we have a no-blame culture, which allows us to learn faster and not miss opportunities to improve not only the platform, but ourselves too.”

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We’re stronger together when we embrace our differences, create an environment of inclusion and belonging, and take real action toward equity.

Environmental, Social, & Governance

We believe in the power of decisions and action, and that extends to our ESG principles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Optimal Dynamics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all applicants and employees. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Optimal Dynamics is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to careers@optimaldynamics.com once you've begun the interview process. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law

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