Innovation​/Research Developer - Global Energy Tech

Innovation/Research Developer - Global Energy Tech Company

Senior Innovation Engineer — Emerging Technologies & Advanced Prototyping

Join a technology innovation lab focused on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in large-scale computing, AI, and next-generation software systems for the global energy sector. This role offers the chance to explore cutting‑edge technologies, develop high‑impact prototypes, and shape forward‑looking solutions that influence the future of digital infrastructure and intelligent systems.

You’ll thrive here if you enjoy navigating ambiguity, experimenting with new ideas, and transforming conceptual approaches into tangible, working prototypes. This environment rewards curiosity, technical depth, and the drive to build what hasn’t been built before.

• Modern database architectures and large-scale data platforms
• Retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), LLMs, and intelligent agent frameworks
• Distributed systems and large-scale service architectures
• Machine learning engineering and MLOps
• Cloud‑native development and Kubernetes ecosystems
• High‑volume data systems and advanced data workflows

• Define and champion innovation themes by identifying emerging technologies with meaningful long‑term impact.
• Generate new solution concepts, guide technical explorations, and lead prototype development from idea to delivery.
• Collaborate with AI and ML specialists to integrate intelligent capabilities into broader system designs.
• Maintain deep knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art methods, tools, and approaches — contributing expertise in reviews and technical forums.
• Share insights through internal talks, technical sessions, and knowledge‑building workshops.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to build end‑to‑end software and data prototypes that address real‑world challenges.
• Apply modern engineering practices across design, Dev Ops, testing, automation, and secure development.
• Offer mentorship and practical guidance to peers and emerging engineers within the technical community.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on position with opportunities to collaborate with technical leaders and innovators across the organization and within broader technology ecosystems, including major industry partners. You will be expected to lead by building — not only guiding others but personally driving complex engineering efforts.

• MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Science, or a closely related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience spanning cloud computing, distributed systems, ML engineering, NLP, data platforms, security, or related areas.
• Strong proficiency in modern software engineering practices and development tooling.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent communication skills — capable of sharing technical ideas clearly with diverse audiences.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $142,400–$247,600, in alignment with applicable laws and reflective of the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Benefits and compensation apply to candidates hired under a U.S.

-based payroll structure.

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