Lead Operations Research Engineer

Description Position Summary: This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of technical experts to solve a variety of complex problems in a fun and dynamic environment. With flexibility to use the latest tools and technology, imagination and creativity are the only limitations on your impact! The Lead Operations Research Engineer will be a member of the Digital Americas organization. Digital Americas is a multi-disciplinary technical team comprised of data scientists, software engineers and operations research experts. The team serves Linde's business units and is tasked with creating analytics and decision support software solutions for complex problems. Key Accountabilities: Collaborate with business partners to understand product requirements and define appropriate technical solutions. Lead technical development of cutting-edge analytics and decision support tools. Stay abreast of new technology and actively contribute ideas for new programs. Balance development of new solutions with replication and support of existing tools. Qualifications Basic Requirements: BS or MS in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or Operations Research. 10+ years of relevant, full-time professional experience. Strong foundational knowledge of data science and operations research principles. Demonstrated expertise solving real-world problems leveraging data science and operations research. Proven ability to develop robust, scalable solutions using Python. Willingness to travel up to 20%, domestic and international. Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or Operations Research. Ability to develop, implement, and support complex data science pipelines. Experience developing REST APIs to support production level web and mobile applications. Experience developing/optimizing complex SQL queries and designing relational databases. Exposure to modern front-end frameworks, preferably Vue.js. Experience building and deploying solutions using cloud infrastructure. About Linde: Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. Culture: At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit Salary: Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $106,575 - $156,310. Benefits: Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. #LI-PL1 Primary Location New York-TONAWANDA Schedule Full-time Job - IT Unposting Date Ongoing

Created: 2026-03-04