Industrial AI Applications Lead

OverviewAVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.Position: Industrial AI Applications LeadLocation: Cambridge, London, Milan, Gallarate, Madrid, Derry, Frankfurt, Malmo, ParisEmployment Type: Full-timeThe jobWe are hiring an experienced Industrial AI application Lead (Forward Deployed Engineer) 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide industrial domain expertise to guide AI tool, platform, and roadmap decisions and developmentWork directly with internal and external customers in a consultative, problem-solving manner to gather feedback and refine solutionsDrive investigations into the application of advanced AI capabilities to industrial problems.Identify and define industrial use cases for AI applicationsDevelop AI-enabled demos, prototypes, and proof-of-value solutions for industrial problemsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into industrial software systems and implement AI solutionsEvaluate the performance and impact of AI models in operational environmentsSupport and mentor junior team membersEssential Requirements10+ years of experience in industrial systems, automation, applied AI, or AI-enabled software engineering with at least 3 years in a customer-facing, technical lead positionBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Systems, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferredExceptional 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 engagementsDemonstrated hands-on experience deploying or integrating AI/ML solutions into real-world industrial environmentsAbility to identify emerging opportunities for AI in industrial applicationsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to embed closely with customer teams and collaborate internally across engineering, product, and commercial teamsDesired skills and competenciesExperience working across on-prem, edge, and cloud-connected architecturesPrior work in environments transitioning from traditional on-prem systems to AI-enabled or hybrid architecturesExperience operating within regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g. healthcare, safety-critical systems, data privacy)Experience mentoring or guiding less-experienced engineersWhat success looks likeAI solutions are successfully applied to real industrial problems, not just conceptual designsPrototypes and deployments demonstrate practical feasibility and measurable impactCodified learnings, insights and architectural patterns into references, guides, playbooks, or building blocks that are digestible and actionable for othersIndustrial constraints (latency, security, compliance, reliability) are addressed through solid engineering decisionsStrong collaboration in a matrix / incubation environment, contributing as a senior technical practitionerFeedback from field deployments meaningfully influences AI platform and product directionR&D at AVEVAOur 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.UK Benefits include:Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus