Senior Software Engineer, Optimization Service at Legion

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Workforce ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Master’s degree or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field
5–8 years of professional software engineering experience, with strong Java development expertise
Solid understanding of mathematical optimization concepts including linear programming and mixed integer programming
5+ years of experience writing enterprise-quality Java code, including secure, efficient, scalable implementations
Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, data processing, and performance/scalability tradeoffs
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and mentor others

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize scalable optimization algorithms for workforce scheduling and labor planning
Formulate and implement Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) and Linear Programming (LP) models using Gurobi (or equivalent solver)
Translate complex business rules (labor laws, staffing constraints, employee skills/preferences) into mathematical formulations and solve them in production
Write high-quality, secure, efficient enterprise-grade Java code, integrated with the backend stack (Spring Boot, Hibernate, MySQL)
Optimize runtime performance, throughput, and scalability of optimization services to support large enterprises
Integrate optimization services into APIs and production systems, working cross-functionally with Data Science, Product, and Platform Engineering teams
Participate in on-call rotations and monitor/maintain production systems for reliability and performance
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices in optimization modeling, software design, and operations

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate

MySQL

MILP

Gurobi

Linear Algebra

Optimization Modeling

Scalable Algorithms

Legion

Intelligent automation for workforce management

About Legion

Legion.co offers an intelligent automation platform for workforce management, specifically targeting businesses that employ hourly workers. The platform predicts demand and automatically generates optimal schedules, enhancing labor efficiency and employee engagement. It features a self-learning forecasting engine that adapts to business needs and provides gig-like flexibility for employees. Legion.co operates on a subscription model, charging businesses for access to its tools that improve labor operations and the hourly employee experience.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$180.4MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Monthly Lunch on Legion

Risks

Emerging AI-driven platforms increase competition in workforce management.

Reliance on Silicon Valley Bank poses financial stability risks.

Rapid international expansion may lead to compliance challenges with labor laws.

Differentiation

Legion's AI-driven platform offers gig-like flexibility for hourly workers.

The platform provides instant access to earned wages, enhancing financial wellness.

Legion's self-learning engine continuously adapts to business needs for optimal scheduling.

Upsides

Legion's $50M funding boosts innovation in AI-powered workforce management.

Partnerships with Bealls Inc. and Vail Resorts expand Legion's market reach.

Growing demand for AI-driven predictive analytics supports Legion's platform adoption.

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