AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
Position: Distinguished ML Data Scientist
Location: Europe
Employment Type: Full-time
The job
We are seeking an innovative Machine Learning (ML) data science leader. This is a hand-on lead role driving the investigation, incubation, and development of new AI and ML solutions to be incorporated into AVEVA’s industrial AI offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning, advanced analytics, data science, and frontier AI applications.
Key responsibilities
Investigate and recommend algorithmic/data science solutions to industrial problems
Define and translate ambiguous concepts into well-defined questions, drive analysis of complex datasets for insights, and design data-driven experiments and incubations for emerging AI and ML technologies
Drive the design and architecture of scalable data infrastructure and analytics platforms
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype, pilot and test ML-driven solutions
Contribute to scientific and technical publications on AI/ML research
Essential requirements
12+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, ML engineering, or equivalent industry experience with 4+ years in hands-on statistical modeling, machine learning, data pipelines and experimental design
Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or a related technical field; PhD degree preferred
Deep expertise in frontier and emerging AI, ML and data science techniques and best practices, including model evaluation, training/tuning, monitoring, and governance
Recent experience with modern AI paradigms such as: world models, foundation models, and multi-modal language models; agent-based systems and orchestration; and context retrieval and augmentation techniques
Experience in responsible deployment practices, model drift mitigation, privacy-preserving federating learning, and AI governance best practices
Proficiency in Python, SQL, R and machine learning libraries
Exceptional communication and presentation skills and can articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Desired skills and competencies
Experience in industrial domains
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience mentoring junior team members and leading technical programs end-to-end
What success looks like
Compelling storyteller who can use data to influence decisions
Ability to meaningfully influence AI roadmaps and technology direction through data-driven work
Strong ability to translate emerging research into practical solutions
Strong collaboration with cross-functional technical and non-technical teams
UK Benefits include:
Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.
It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/
Hybrid working
By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.
Hiring process
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process
About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/
Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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