KamisPro · 4 days ago
Senior Data Scientist – Optimization (Energy Systems)
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expKamisPro is seeking a Senior Data Scientist with deep experience in MILP-based optimization to build, scale, and improve decision-optimization and forecasting systems for complex energy use cases. The role involves designing enhancements to optimization engines, integrating logic with production systems, and collaborating with stakeholders to align optimization with economic objectives.
RecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Scott Whiteford
Responsibilities
Design, prototype, and implement enhancements to a MILP-based optimization engine
Extend core data models and optimization formulations to support new use cases, programs, and constraints
Integrate and scale optimization logic with solvers and production systems
Benchmark optimization performance across program stacks, load profiles, locations, and other key variables
Build robust test coverage for new and existing optimization logic
Monitor optimization accuracy at the customer-site level and proactively identify anomalies
Diagnose root causes of optimization accuracy issues and propose product improvements
Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to align optimization and forecasting with economic objectives
Analyze market price behavior and propose strategies to improve asset utilization
Quantify the incremental value of optimization changes to support product prioritization
Identify new data science-led opportunities and incorporate internal and external data sources
Contribute to building and scaling a data science and optimization practice over time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, or a related field
7+ years of experience in data science, optimization, or a related quantitative field
2–5+ years of hands-on experience with MILP-based optimization (professional experience preferred; advanced academic experience acceptable)
Strong proficiency in Python and Pyomo, with experience implementing optimization models in production
Experience with mixed-integer optimization techniques and solver integration
Knowledge of time-series forecasting and machine learning methods (e.g., ARIMA, LSTM, probabilistic models)
Experience with model predictive control or sequential decision-making systems
Experience working in Agile, cross-functional product development environments
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and manage stakeholder expectations
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
Preferred
Experience with electricity markets, utility tariffs, and interval data
Familiarity with DER assets such as batteries, solar, and backup generation
Experience forecasting energy prices, system peaks, or demand response events
Advanced experience with Azure, Postgres, or similar cloud/data platforms
Software development experience in Python and/or .NET
Experience building or leading a data science or optimization practice
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Vacation
Up to $10,000/year in tuition reimbursement
Company
KamisPro
KamisPro is a provider of human resource capital solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Tom Mavrikes
Managing Partner
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