Operational Research Specialists

About Turing:

Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L

Role Overview:

We are looking for experienced Oracle Operational Research Specialists with strong expertise in mathematical optimization and modeling. This is an urgent requirement, and candidates should be capable of quickly contributing to complex optimization problems and validating model correctness.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement optimization models using LP, MILP, and NLP techniques
• Translate real-world business problems into robust mathematical formulations
• Validate and stress-test optimization models to ensure correctness and efficiency
• Identify and resolve subtle logic and formulation errors in models
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and improve solution approaches
• Optimize model performance and scalability for production environments

Required Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience with:
  Linear Programming (LP)
  Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP)
  Non-Linear Programming (NLP)
• Proven ability to validate mathematical formulations and debug complex models
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail, especially in identifying hidden or subtle logical issues
• Experience with Oracle optimization tools or related OR platforms is preferred
• Background in Operations Research, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Perks of Freelancing With Turing:

• Work in a fully remote environment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs.

Offer Details:

• Commitments Required : At least 4 hours per day and minimum 20 hours per week with overlap of 4 hours with PST. (We have 3 options of time commitment: 20 hrs/week, 30 hrs/week or 40 hrs/week)
• Engagement type : Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave)
• Duration of contract : 4 weeks; [expected start date is next week]