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Lead R&D Engineer - SoftServe
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Lead R&D Engineer

Published 11.06.2025 | Expires 27.07.2025

Job description

WE ARE

SoftServe is a global digital solutions company, headquartered in Austin, Texas, founded in 1993. Our associates work on 2,000+ projects with clients in the USA, Europe, LATAM, and APAC. We are about people who create bold things, make a difference, have fun, and love their work.

Our team significantly contributes to innovative research and development projects at the intersection of science, engineering, and creativity. We aim at designing transformative AI solutions that impact various application domains.

IF YOU ARE

  • An expert in 7+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning/AI, including 3+ years leading R&D projects end-to-end
  • A track record of innovation in environmental or industrial sensing domains (e.g., leak detection, remote monitoring)
  • Strong proficiency in Python, with additional expertise in C++/C for performance-intensive R&D modules
  • Deep familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, and relevant data processing libraries
  • Experience in AWS-based architectures (S3, EMR, Lambda, SageMaker) supporting large-scale data ingestion and modeling
  • Competency in GIS systems and fusing CFD simulation outputs into model training workflows
  • Familiarity with MLOps practices, including CI/CD for ML, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • The ability to lead R&D teams, mentor junior engineers, and present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • An advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in ML, Computer Vision, or Environmental Engineering
  • Publications or open-source contributions in ML for environmental applications
  • Experience in methane/greenhouse-gas sensing using drone, satellite, or ground data
  • Understanding of data privacy and security in industrial telemetry systems

AND YOU WANT TO

  • Defining the R&D roadmap for methane emission modeling
  • Leading the development of novel ML architectures for anomaly detection, leak localization, plume segmentation, and quantification
  • Driving cross-disciplinary collaboration with CFD specialists to integrate simulation insights into machine learning pipelines
  • Designing robust, scalable data ingestion and preprocessing architectures on AWS
  • Creating interactive dashboards and R&D visual artifacts to demonstrate system performance and insights
  • Communicating R&D progress and results to executive sponsors, clients, and presales teams
  • Mentoring a team of researchers and engineers focused on long-term innovation and applied science

TOGETHER WE WILL

  • Be Game Changers who represent our best talent, top contributors, and creative minds in the annual SoftServe Awards
  • Work with a diverse team of professionals in a collaborative enterprise environment
  • Create an exceptional customer experience, impact the company's global success, and be recognized by the Customer Hero Program
  • Boost leadership skills with managerial competencies through leadership development programs that enable emerging and mature leaders to deliver more value
  • Gain performance-based bonuses and incentives

SoftServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, and other protected characteristics under applicable law. Let’s put your talents and experience in motion with SoftServe.

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Employee Senior level (> 5 years)
Type of job Full-time
Cities Remote