Demo

Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Industrial AI

AVEVA
San Leandro, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Industrial AI San Leandro, California, United States of America Full time Posted 30+ Days Ago R013652 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. 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.

Salary : $255,500 - $425,500

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Industrial AI?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Industrial AI career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$97,257 - $120,701
Income Estimation: 
$123,167 - $152,295
Income Estimation: 
$148,179 - $187,425
Income Estimation: 
$138,943 - $186,105
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at AVEVA

  • AVEVA WA
  • Driven by transformative digital technologies and trends, we are RIB and we’ve made it our purpose to propel the industry forward and make engineering and ... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • AVEVA Houston, TX
  • AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Salary Range: $218,700.00 - $438,500.00 This pay range represents the minim... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • AVEVA Massachusetts, MA
  • 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 minim... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • AVEVA San Leandro, CA
  • 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 minim... more
  • 10 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Industrial AI jobs in the San Leandro, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • TalentAlly San Ramon, CA
  • Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to cus... more
  • 19 Days Ago

  • 1Sphere AI Oakland, CA
  • 1Sphere is pioneering AI transformation for the Fortune 500. Founded by Sanjay Jeyakumar (previously Co-founder/CTO at Abnormal AI (now valued at $5B , sec... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!