Operations Research Engineer — Duferco
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Role overview
TL;DR
We are expanding Duferco’s Corporate Innovation Team: a fast-moving team operating in a startup-like environment, backed by the stability and scale of a globally diversified group.
We are looking for an Operations Research Engineer : someone who works close to business teams, understands messy operational and planning problems, develops optimization models and algorithms to solve them efficiently, and turns solutions into practical tools used by a diverse range of stakeholders.
- TL;DR
- We are expanding Duferco’s Corporate Innovation Team: a fast-moving team operating in a startup-like environment, backed by the stability and scale of a globally diversified group.
Application process
- Design, build, test, and deploy optimization-based solutions for a variety of business applications
- Collaborate closely with business and technical teams to understand needs, formalize optimization problems, prototype solutions, measure impact, and iterate — not just execute predefined specs
- Develop linear, nonlinear, and mixed-integer programming models, along with heuristic and stochastic optimization methods, to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making
- Ensure the robustness, scalability, and interpretability of optimization solutions deployed in production environments
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies in operations research and mathematical optimization to drive innovation What We Offer
- A high-autonomy role with direct influence on how optimization is applied across the group Real business problems with visible impact
- Modern AI-assisted tools and time to explore new technologies and approaches
- A fast-moving, collaborative environment with talented and ambitious people
Additional details
- You will identify opportunities, prototype optimization-based tools, evaluate impact, and help deploy solutions that remove bottlenecks, improve decision-making, and create leverage across the business.
- We appreciate people who enjoy ownership, fast iteration, pragmatic problem solving, and working directly with users to understand how things actually get done.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies in operations research and mathematical optimization to drive innovation
- A high-autonomy role with direct influence on how optimization is applied across the group Real business problems with visible impact
- A broad variety of technical and business challenges across different domains Competitive compensation and benefits
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work setup You’re Probably a Fit If
Notes and original content
- About the Team
- What You’ll Do
- What We Offer
- A high-autonomy role with direct influence on how optimization is applied across the group
- Real business problems with visible impact
- A broad variety of technical and business challenges across different domains
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work setup
- You’re Probably a Fit If
Questions about this listing
What salary does Duferco offer for this role?
Duferco lists CHF 58'000 - 88'000 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Duferco offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Duferco during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status. Note: this listing allows remote work — teleworking above 25 % of your time can shift your social-security base to Italy, so confirm the agreed remote share with HR before signing.
How do I apply for this position at Duferco?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Duferco's original listing at duferco.talentics.ai, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
