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AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Salary Range:

$271,400.00 - $452,400.00

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.

**Job Title:** Fellow, AI Investigation & Incubation

**Location:** San Leandro, CA (Hybrid)

**Employment Type:** Full-time

**Job Summary:** We are seeking a visionary and strategic AI leader to join our Chief Technologist organization. This role involves leading the exploration and early-stage development of artificial intelligence capabilities that can shape the future of AVEVA’s products, platforms, and customer value.

Key Responsibilities:

+ **Lead AI Investigation Strategy** : Establish and execute a structured approach to identifying and evaluating emerging AI technologies, research directions, and architectural patterns relevant to AVEVA’s strategic priorities.

+ **Prototype & Validate Novel AI Capabilities** : Design and oversee rapid, lightweight experiments and pilots to assess feasibility, value potential, and integration pathways.

+ **Incubate High-Impact Concepts** : Transition promising AI capabilities into structured incubation tracks with cross-functional input, ensuring technical maturity and business relevance.

+ **Drive Technical Clarity** : Ensure high standards of rigor in model selection, data use, and evaluation practices across investigations and experiments.

+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Work closely with cross-functional teams, including emerging tech innovation, engineering, product management, and business development, to integrate technology trends into strategic plans.

+ **Leadership:** Build a team of and provide leadership and mentorship to AI technologists. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

+ **Education:** Bachelor's degree in AI, Applied Math, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

+ **Experience:** Minimum of 10 years of experience in AI/ML-focused roles spanning applied research, incubation, or innovation within complex organizations. Track record of contributions to research publications and technical conferences highly preferred.

+ **Knowledge:** In-depth and up-to-date understanding of cutting-edge AI capabilities, including foundation models, relevant to industrial applications as well as best-practices around AI solution development. Expert knowledge of the AI ecosystem including open source and hosted models.

+ **Industry Experience:** Prior experience building AI solutions for one or more of AVEVA’s key industries including: data centers, pharmaceuticals/life sciences, energy, manufacturing, renewables, and power systems.

+ **Skills:** Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

+ **Attributes:** Innovative thinker with a proactive approach. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

+ **Leadership Experience:** Proven experience working with and presenting to senior leadership and executives. Ideal candidates will have prior management experience and demonstrated ability to recruit and lead a distributed team.

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/

USA Benefits include:

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.

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.

Empowering you with pioneering tech

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. 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’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers (https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/) .

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