Senior Data Scientist in Derry

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

We are seeking an innovative Senior 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.