Fellow, AI Investigation & Incubation

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Salary Range: $293,500.00 - $489,500.00 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. Job Title: Fellow, AI Investigation & Incubation Location: San Leandro, CA (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: We are seeking a visionary and strategic AI leader to join our team. This is a high-impact, VP-level leadership role within the Chief Technologist organization, focused on pioneering the future of AI at AVEVA. In this role, you will lead the exploration and early-stage development of artificial intelligence capabilities that will shape the future of AVEVA’s products, platforms, and customer value. You will operate at the forefront of AI research and incubation, bringing a deep understanding of AI model architectures and the ability to critically evaluate emerging technologies beyond surface-level synthesis—guiding their evolution into scalable, real-world solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead AI Investigation Strategy : Establish and execute a structured approach to identifying and evaluating emerging AI technologies, research directions, and architectural patterns relevant to AVEVA’s strategic priorities. Prototype & Validate Novel AI Capabilities : Design and oversee rapid, lightweight experiments and pilots to assess feasibility, value potential, and integration pathways. Incubate High-Impact Concepts : Transition promising AI capabilities into structured incubation tracks with cross-functional input, ensuring technical maturity and business relevance. Drive Technical Clarity : Ensure high standards of rigor in model selection, data use, and evaluation practices across investigations and experiments. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including emerging tech innovation, engineering, product management, and business development, to integrate technology trends into strategic plans. Leadership: Build a team of and provide leadership and mentorship to AI technologists. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in AI, Applied Math, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in AI/ML-focused roles spanning applied research, incubation, or innovation within complex organizations. Track record of contributions to research publications and technical conferences highly preferred. Knowledge: In-depth and up-to-date understanding of cutting-edge AI capabilities, including foundation models, relevant to industrial applications as well as best-practices around AI solution development. Expert knowledge of the AI ecosystem including open source and hosted models. Industry Experience: 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. Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders. Attributes: Innovative thinker with a proactive approach. Curious, research-driven mindset with a critical eye for separating hype from substance. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Leadership Experience: Proven experience working with and presenting to senior leadership and executives. Ideal candidates will have prior management experience and demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, and lead a distributed team. 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: 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: Hybrid working We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process. 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: 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: Find out more: 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.