Hybrid Lead AI Research Engineer

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About the role

  • Lead AI Research Engineer at AVEVA, focusing on prototyping and validating emerging AI technologies. Collaborating with teams to drive innovation and real-world applications in industrial software.

Responsibilities

  • Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies with a clear focus on practical applicability and deployability
  • Investigate, develop, fine-tune, evaluate, and benchmark AI/ML models
  • Design, build, and iterate on working prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and pilots
  • Assess AI approaches for scalability, reliability, cost, security, and operational feasibility
  • Make and document AI investigation and architectural decisions related to model deployment and integration
  • Drive technical and scientific publications on AI research
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure AI proofs-of-concept, prototypes, and pilots can transition to later stage development and/or downstream products
  • Clearly document findings and present actionable recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Mentor and coach junior team members.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in AI research and development, ML engineering, or equivalent industry experience with at least 3 years in a technical lead position
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred
  • Proven track record leading and delivering large-scale technical investigations or complex AI cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes
  • Expertise in Python and deep experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., Jax, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and state-of-the-art ML techniques (building, training, evaluating, deploying ML models)
  • 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
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills; can articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
  • Ability to connect AI capabilities to practical industrial or enterprise use cases.

Benefits

  • Flex work hours
  • 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service
  • Three paid volunteering days
  • Primary and secondary parental leave
  • Well-being support
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Job title

Lead AI Research Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$225,000 - $375,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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