AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Position : ?Lead AI Research Engineer Location:? Cambridge, London, Milan, Gallarate, Madrid, Derry, Frankfurt, Malmo, Paris Employment Type: Full-time The job? ? We are seeking an experienced AI technologist to join our AI Investigation and Incubation team. This is a hands-on engineering lead role, focused on researching, prototyping, and validating emerging AI technologies to drive innovation and real-world use cases. The ideal candidate will have a passion for both exploring new frontiers in AI and turning AI research into working systems with expertise making architectural trade-offs, and proving feasibility through code, experiments, and deployable prototypes. A strong technical foundation with experience working at the intersection of AI research and incubation is critical for this role. Key responsibilities Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies with a clear focus on practical applicability anddeployability 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 documentAIinvestigationand architectural decisions related to model deployment and integration Drive technical and scientific publications on AI research Collaborate closely withcross-functionalteams to ensure AIproofs-of-concept, prototypes, and pilotscan transition tolater stage development and/ordownstream products Clearly document findings and present actionable recommendationsto technical andnon-technicalstakeholders Mentorand coach juniorteam members Essential requirements 10 years ofexperience inAIresearch and development, MLengineering, orequivalent industry experience with at least 3 years in a technical lead position Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,AI/ML,Engineeringor a related technical field; advanced degree preferred Proventrack recordleading and deliveringlarge-scale technical investigations or complexAIcross-functional initiativeswith measurable outcomes Expertisein Python anddeepexperience withdeep learningframeworks (e.g., Jax,TensorFlow,PyTorch)andstate-of-the-artML techniques(building, training, evaluating, deploying ML models) Practical experience with modern AI paradigmssuch 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 Desired skills and competencies Exposure to AI governance, security, or compliance considerations Experience deploying ML models in cloud environments (Azure preferred, AWS acceptable) Familiarity withMLOpspractices (model versioning, evaluation, monitoring, iteration) Experience working with non-ideal, real-world data rather than curated research datasets Exposure to industrial, IoT, manufacturing, energy, or asset-intensive domains Experience working in both enterprise and start up environments What success looks like AIconceptsprogress beyond research into validated, working prototypesand pilots Technical investigations result in clear go / no-go recommendations Prototypesand pilotsdemonstratefeasibility for real-world deployment, not just benchmark performance Strong collaboration withcross-functional technical and non-technicalteams to enable transitioninto later stage development, where appropriate Ability to meaningfullyinfluence AI roadmapsand technology direction through evidence-backed work 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/ 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. 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