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Fellow – AI Investigation & Incubation
Company | AVEVA |
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Location | San Leandro, CA, USA |
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Salary | $271400 – $452400 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in AI, Applied Math, Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in AI/ML-focused roles spanning applied research, incubation, or innovation within complex organizations
- In-depth and up-to-date understanding of cutting-edge AI capabilities, including foundation models, relevant to industrial applications
- Expert knowledge of the AI ecosystem including open source and hosted models
- 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
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Innovative thinker with a proactive approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proven experience working with and presenting to senior leadership and executives
- Prior management experience and demonstrated ability to recruit and lead a distributed team
Responsibilities
- Establish and execute a structured approach to identifying and evaluating emerging AI technologies, research directions, and architectural patterns relevant to AVEVA’s strategic priorities
- Design and oversee rapid, lightweight experiments and pilots to assess feasibility, value potential, and integration pathways
- Transition promising AI capabilities into structured incubation tracks with cross-functional input, ensuring technical maturity and business relevance
- Ensure high standards of rigor in model selection, data use, and evaluation practices across investigations and experiments
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including emerging tech innovation, engineering, product management, and business development, to integrate technology trends into strategic plans
- Build a team of and provide leadership and mentorship to AI technologists. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Preferred Qualifications
- Track record of contributions to research publications and technical conferences highly preferred