AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
Position: Senior Data Scientist
Location: Cambridge, London, Milan, Gallarate, Madrid, Derry, Frankfurt, Malmo, Paris
Employment Type: Full-time
The job
We are seeking an innovative Senior Data Scientist to join our AI Investigation and Incubation team. This role will support the investigation, incubation, and development of new AI 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 industrial 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 technologies
Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable data infrastructure and analytics platforms
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype, pilot and test AI-driven solutions
Contribute to scientific and technical publications on AI/ML research
Essential requirements
8+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, ML engineering, or equivalent industry experience with 3+ years in hands-on statistical modeling, machine learning, data pipelines and experimental design
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred
Proficiency in Python, SQL, R and machine learning libraries
Experience with AI/ML techniques and best practices, including model evaluation, training/tuning, monitoring, and governance
Strong ability to translate emerging research into practical solutions
Strong communication and presentation skills and can articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Desired skills and competencies
Experience in industrial or engineering domains
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Practical 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 mentoring junior team members and/or leading technical projects
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 collaboration with cross-functional technical and non-technical teams
R&D at AVEVA
Our 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: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/
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/
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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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What We Do
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, sparking ingenuity to drive responsible use of the world’s resources. The company’s secure industrial cloud platform and applications enable businesses to harness the power of their information and improve collaboration with customers, suppliers and partners.
Over 20,000 enterprises in over 100 countries rely on AVEVA to help them deliver life’s essentials: safe and reliable energy, food, medicines, infrastructure and more. By connecting people with trusted information and AI-enriched insights, AVEVA enables teams to engineer efficiently and optimize operations, driving growth and sustainability.
Named as one of the world’s most innovative companies, AVEVA supports customers with open solutions and the expertise of more than 6,400 employees, 5,000 partners and 5,700 certified developers. With operations around the globe, AVEVA is headquartered in Cambridge, UK.
Learn more at www.aveva.com
