Data Scientist - Operations Research Trainee

About AirAsia

AirAsia was established by a government-owned automotive corporation, DRB-HICOM in 1993. In 2001, after garnering USD 11 million in debt, Tony Fernandes and Kamarudin Meranun's Tune Air Sdn Bhn bought AirAsia and turned it into one of the fastest-growing airlines in Asia. The company launched routes in its hub in Kuala Lumpur in 2002, and opened a second hub in Senai International Airport in 2003, going after the former monopoly of Malaysia Airlines. 

In the following year, the company opened its affiliate office in Thailand and began flying to Singapore and Indonesia. 20 years ago, a dream took flight - shaping and forever changing the travel industry in Asia. The idea was simple - make flying affordable for everyone.

Your role

Here’s what an ordinary day looks like:

• You will be given the opportunity to develop operation research and machine learning (ML) models and components using Python, GoogleOR, AutoML and etc.
• You will have exposure to Google Cloud Platform (CGP) and its components i.e. SQL-BigQuery, Compute Engine, GKE and etc.
• You will have exposure to Agile Project Management techniques and participate in project execution i.e using SCRUM methodology.
• You will understand the importance of ITIL/ITSM, technical documentation and version control by using tools i.e. Jira, Confluence, GitLab and etc.
• You will be exposed to the Data Lake and best practices, performing data validation against legacy vs BQ scripts.

Training, development & rotations

AirAsia offers opportunities and a very supportive environment to grow. Plenty of internal movement and vacancies, and great opportunities available if you’re willing to try. You get the opportunity to hone your skills and learn lots of new things, as per the employee reviews.

Salary & benefits

Interns at AirAsia are offered a salary of 10,000 to 12,000 MYR per year. Known as a low-cost airline, AirAsia may not offer the most competitive salary package for its employees, but its employees give a 3.7-star rating for the benefits offered as per Glassdoor.

Career progression

AirAsia is the kind of company that rebuilt itself from a multi-million-dollar debt and is still projecting growth through the years. AirAsia may not offer the most competitive salary package for its employees, but it brings an immersive work experience to its employees. 

Today, the company is looking for leaders who will stay with AirAsia for a long time and help lead AirAsia to become one of the best airlines in the region. Since the salary package is not as competitive as other airlines in the world, junior executives often find greener pastures in bigger airlines. But for those in the travel industry who intend to stay as close to their homes as possible, AirAsia is the right employer.

Work-life balance

AirAsia has a work-life balance rating of 3.6. Most of the employees find flexible and good work culture at AirAsia. However, some of the employees in the company have to put in long hours due to the fact that most departments are understaffed, some are even expected to be on-call 24/7, even on holidays. 

Culture & Vibe

All are different - one talent to another - that is how it relies on the differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be your best. It is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

About you

Qualifications

Open for fresh graduates or currently pursuing your Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in the areas of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics is highly desirable.

You got to have these to carry out the job:

• A deep understanding of operations research techniques and interest in applying them at scale.

• Familiar with Linear/Non-Linear Programming, Mixed-Integer Programming and Constraint

Programming

• Familiar with Heuristics, Metaheuristics (Simulated Annealing, Particle Swarm Optimization, Tabu search ...), Large neighborhood search techniques, Multi-Agent Systems, and other appropriate

(OR) Methodologies.

• Familiar with Cplex, Gurobi, Google OR-Tools, Xpress or similar.

• A deep understanding of Machine Learning or Deep Learning or Artificial Intelligence and interest in applying it at scale.

• Good knowledge of Python, SQL or Go language is highly desirable.

• Experience in cloud platforms will be an added advantage.

• Experience in working with large data sets to solve problems is an added advantage.

• Good experience using Google/Office suite i.e. documentation, spreadsheets, and presentations.

How to apply

Find this job matching your career and submit an application by clicking the “Apply on employer site” button below. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted if their profile matches the role you’ve applied for. You will undergo a series of interviews with the Recruitment Team and Hiring Manager.

Source

https://www.glassdoor.com/Benefits/AirAsia-Malaysia-Benefits-EI_IE318753.0,7_IL.8,16_IN170.htm