Senior Data Scientist with Linear programming, Oil & Gas

We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to evaluate existing model construction and implementation, pinpoint areas of weakness, and propose enhancements grounded in solid mathematical and operations research fundamentals.

Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Uzbekistan, whether it's the comfort of your home or our modern office in Tashkent. Responsibilities

• Detect issues like formulation errors, infeasibilities, unboundedness, poor scaling, non-convexities, and inappropriate solver or method selection
• Evaluate whether each problem uses the correct modeling approach, be it linear, non-linear, or convex formulation
• Assess whether linear or non-linear programming methods are better suited to a particular problem
• Propose clear and actionable enhancements to models, methods, and solution strategies
• Record findings and recommended changes for both stakeholders and technical teams

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years working in optimization, operations research, or applied mathematics
• Thorough understanding of Convex Optimization, covering convexity, duality, and optimality conditions
• Solid expertise in Linear Programming, covering formulation, simplex and interior-point methods, sensitivity analysis, and duality
• Strong grasp of Linear and Non-linear Programming, including their underlying theory, solution techniques, and constraints
• English language skills at B2 level or above

Nice to have

• Experience within the Oil & Gas sector

We offer

• We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact

• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home

• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year

• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries

• Corporate and social events

• We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs

• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS

• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database

• Free English classes with certified teachers

• Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language

• We cover it all:

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program

• Medical & family care package

• Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)

• Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs

• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.