AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.Position:LeadAIResearch EngineerLocation: Cambridge, London, Milan, Gallarate, Madrid, Derry, Frankfurt, Malmo, ParisEmployment Type:Full-timeThe job We are seekinganexperiencedAItechnologistto join our AI Investigation and Incubation team. This is a hands-on engineeringleadrole, focused onresearching, prototyping,andvalidatingemerging AI technologiesto drive innovation andreal-world use cases.The ideal candidate will have a passion forbothexploring new frontiers in AIandturning AI research into working systemswithexpertisemaking architectural trade-offs, and proving feasibility through code, experiments, and deployable prototypes.Astrongtechnical foundation with experience workingat the intersection ofAIresearchandincubationis critical for this role.Key responsibilitiesResearch and evaluate emerging AI technologies with a clear focus on practical applicability anddeployabilityInvestigate, develop, fine-tune, evaluate, and benchmark AI/ML models Design, build, and iterate on working prototypes,proof-of-concepts, and pilotsAssess AI approaches for scalability, reliability, cost, security, and operational feasibilityMake and documentAIinvestigationand architectural decisions related to model deployment and integrationDrive technical and scientific publications on AI research Collaborate closely withcross-functionalteams to ensure AIproofs-of-concept, prototypes, and pilotscan transition tolater stage development and/ordownstream productsClearly document findings and present actionable recommendationsto technical andnon-technicalstakeholdersMentorand coach juniorteam members Essential requirements10+ years ofexperience inAIresearch and development, MLengineering, orequivalent industry experience with at least 3 years in a technical lead positionBachelor's degree in Computer Science,AI/ML,Engineeringor a related technical field; advanced degree preferredProventrack recordleading and deliveringlarge-scale technical investigations or complexAIcross-functional initiativeswith measurable outcomesExpertisein Python anddeepexperience withdeep learningframeworks (e.g., Jax,TensorFlow,PyTorch)andstate-of-the-artML techniques(building, training, evaluating, deploying ML models)Practical experience with modern AI paradigmssuch as:world models, foundation models, and multi-modal language models; agent-based systems and orchestration; and context retrieval and augmentation techniquesExceptional communication and presentation skills;can articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadershipAbility to connect AI capabilities to practical industrial or enterprise use casesDesired skills and competenciesExposure to AI governance, security, or compliance considerationsExperience deploying ML models in cloud environments (Azure preferred, AWS acceptable)Familiarity withMLOpspractices (model versioning, evaluation, monitoring, iteration)Experience working with non-ideal, real-world data rather than curated research datasetsExposure to industrial, IoT, manufacturing, energy, or asset-intensive domainsExperience working in both enterprise and start up environmentsWhat success looks likeAIconceptsprogress beyond research into validated, working prototypesand pilotsTechnical investigations result in clear go / no-go recommendationsPrototypesand pilotsdemonstratefeasibility for real-world deployment, not just benchmark performanceStrong collaboration withcross-functional technical and non-technicalteams to enable transitioninto later stage development, where appropriateAbility to meaningfullyinfluence AI roadmapsand technology direction through evidence-backed workR&D at AVEVAOur global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.Find out more: 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 workingBy 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 processInterested? 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-processAbout AVEVAAVEVA 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/
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