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Distinguished Data Scientist

AVEVA
San Leandro, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
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: Distinguished Data Scientist

Location: San Leandro, CA; Boston, MA; New York, NY

Employment Type: Full-time



The job 

We are seeking an innovative Distinguished 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

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.

Salary : $255,500 - $425,500

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