Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Industrial AI

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

• Salary Range:

• $255,500.00 - $425,500.00
• 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.
• Position
• : Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Industrial AI
• Location
• : San Leandro, CA; Boston, MA; New York, NY
• Employment Type
• : Full-time
• The job
• We are hiring a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Industrial AI to join the AI Investigation and Incubation team. This leader will drive the development and deployment of AI solutions in industrial settings. This hands-on senior role will bridge the gap between AI technologies exploration and real-world applications, ensuring solutions are practical, scalable, and impactful.
• Key Responsibilities
• + Provide industrial domain expertise to guide AI tool, platform, and roadmap decisions and development + Work directly with internal and external customers in a consultative, problem-solving manner to gather feedback and refine solutions + Drive investigations into the application of advanced AI capabilities to industrial problems.

+ Identify and define industrial use cases for AI applications + Develop AI-enabled demos, prototypes, and proof-of-value solutions for industrial problems + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into industrial software systems and implement AI solutions + Evaluate the performance and impact of AI models in operational environments + Support and mentor junior team members

• Essential Requirements
• + 12+ years of experience in industrial systems, automation, applied AI, or AI-enabled software engineering with at least 4years in a customer-facing, technical lead position + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Systems, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred + Exceptional industrial domain understanding (manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, asset-intensive industries, material science, etc.

) + Customer-focused, pragmatic, and results-oriented with experience leading cross-functional technical projects or customer engagements + Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying or integrating AI/ML solutions into real-world industrial environments + Ability to identify emerging opportunities for AI in industrial applications + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to embed closely with customer teams and collaborate internally across engineering, product, and commercial teams

• Desired skills and competencies
• + Experience working across on-prem, edge, and cloud-connected architectures + Prior work in environments transitioning from traditional on-prem systems to AI-enabled or hybrid architectures + Experience operating within regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g. energy, safety-critical systems, data privacy) + Experience mentoring or guiding less-experienced engineers
• What success looks like
• + AI solutions are successfully applied to real industrial problems, not just conceptual designs + Prototypes and deployments demonstrate practical feasibility and measurable impact + Codified learnings, insights and architectural patterns into references, guides, playbooks, or building blocks that are digestible and actionable for others + Industrial constraints (latency, security, compliance, reliability) are addressed through solid engineering decisions + Strong collaboration in a matrix / incubation environment, contributing as a senior technical practitioner + Feedback from field deployments meaningfully influences AI platform and product direction •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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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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/) . For more information about our privacy policy and how to manage cookies, visit our Privacy Policy (https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/external/AVEVA-Recruitment-Candidate-Fair-Processing-Notice-2024.pdf) .