C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise. Learn more at: C3 AI
As a member of the C3 AI Data Science team, you will work with some of the largest companies on the planet helping them build the next generation of AI-powered enterprise applications on the C3 AI Platform. You will work directly with data scientists, AI engineers, and subject matter experts to design and deploy AI capabilities that give our customers the information they need to make better decisions and accelerate their digital transformation. You will identify the right AI approaches for each problem and implement them on the C3 AI Platform so they run reliably at enterprise scale.
Qualified candidates will have deep knowledge of modern AI and ML techniques — including large language models, agentic systems, and classical statistical methods — along with a clear understanding of their limitations and how to adapt them to large-scale production environments. Some travel is expected.
Note: This is a client-facing position which requires travel. Candidates should have the ability and willingness to travel based on business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the research, design, implementation, and deployment of AI models, agentic solutions, and optimization algorithms for enterprise applications on the C3 AI Platform.
- Partner with C3 AI customers to build and scale their own AI applications on the Platform.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of new AI capabilities within the C3 AI Platform.
- Analyze model performance across enterprise deployments, diagnose issues such as poor recall or false positive rates, and recommend targeted improvements.
- Collaborate with data engineers and subject matter experts from C3 AI and customer teams to source, validate, and correctly leverage new data assets.
Qualifications:
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
- Hands-on AI experience spanning generative AI, agentic systems, supervised and unsupervised learning, and classical regression and classification.
- Strong mathematical foundation in linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics.
- Experience building and deploying models at scale in distributed or cloud-native environments.
- Ability to drive projects independently and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Sharp, motivated, and focused on making a real impact.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Python; experience with JavaScript, Java, or Scala is a plus.
- Familiarity with LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex), vector databases, or RAG architectures.
- A portfolio of AI projects (GitHub, publications, or open-source contributions) is a plus.
C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan.
C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status.
Skills Required
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
- Hands-on AI experience with generative AI, agentic systems, supervised and unsupervised learning, regression and classification.
- Strong foundation in linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistics.
- Experience building and deploying models at scale in distributed or cloud-native environments.
- Ability and willingness to travel for client-facing engagements.
- Ability to drive projects independently and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Python; experience with JavaScript, Java, or Scala.
- Familiarity with LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex), vector databases, or RAG architectures.
- Portfolio of AI projects (GitHub, publications, or open-source contributions).
C3 AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about C3 AI and has not been reviewed or approved by C3 AI.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive to above average for many roles, and compensation stands out more positively than several other aspects of the company. High-end packages are available in certain roles and levels, indicating the ability to pay at or above market when needed.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — The company funds an online master’s program that confers a $25,000 completion bonus, a guaranteed 15% raise, and a stock grant. Ongoing internal training and small course-completion bonuses further tie rewards to development milestones.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Daily catered lunches, stocked snacks, a free gym membership at the Redwood City HQ, and commuter benefits provide tangible day-to-day perks. Business-travel health coverage and other on-site amenities enhance the workplace experience for those regularly in office.
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What We Do
C3 AI is the leading Enterprise AI software provider for accelerating digital transformation. Digital transformation is about leveraging big data and the internet of things to improve performance of assets and predict shortfalls before they happen — all through artificial intelligence and machine learning. Get ahead of supply chain delays before they affect your delivery deadlines. Predict maintenance needs to increase asset uptime, replacing or repairing parts before failure. Reduce energy costs and track sustainability goals in real time, improving building operations and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Connect disparate health record systems to optimize patient visits and decrease waitlist time. At the core of all C3 AI products is a proprietary, model-driven AI architecture that dramatically enhances data science and application development. The C3 AI Platform allows customers to develop, deploy, and operate large-scale AI, predictive analytics, and IoT applications. And a broad portfolio of turnkey AI applications allows for even faster development and deployment. From reliability and readiness to supply chain optimization and energy management, C3 AI has deep industry expertise to get your enterprise started on its digital transformation.
