Research Software Engineer

SLB’s Software Technology Innovation Center (STIC) is looking for an experienced software engineer with enthusiasm to explore new technologies and drive innovation projects in the Foundations Lab.

Drawing on solid foundations in computer science and experience with a variety of technologies, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build prototypes, de-risk solution ideas, innovate with emerging technologies and collaborate with other labs in the technology center, and across the global organization to help build the next generation of solutions for the Energy Industry.

A self-motivated individual with an affinity to push the boundaries, work under uncertainty and enjoy the opportunity to create and innovate will thrive in this role.

The candidate should have demonstratable, hands-on skills in at least two of the main themes of the Foundations Lab which include:

• Databases and data platforms
• RAG, LLMs & AI agents
• Distributed system architectures
• ML & MLOps.
• Cloud & Kubernetes
• Large scale data systems

Reporting to the Foundations Lab manager, the position enjoys a highly visible role within the organization with opportunities to collaborate closely with leading technology players in the Silicon Valley network. This is a very hands-on role, where the candidate will be expected to lead by owning solutions from inception to delivery.

# Responsibilities

Depending on their level of experience, the successful candidate would be expected to contribute in several of the following areas:

• Establish and drive thought leadership opportunities related to topics of importance.
• Generate innovative ideas, establish new technology development directions, and shape and execute technical projects.
• Work with AI engineers to integrate ML solutions in the wider technology landscape.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and contribute to technical discussions and reviews as an expert in related areas of responsibility.
• Actively disseminate knowledge via webinars, talks and tutorials for the technical community within SLB.
• Work across multiple cross-functional teams in high-visibility roles to prototype end-to-end data and software solutions.
• Apply best practices in software design, DevOps, coding, testing, security and automation.
• Willingness to provide technical, social, and practical mentorship guidance to others as needed.

*The compensation and benefits for this role are listed in compliance with applicable law. We are committed to offering fair and competitive pay aligned with each candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications, within the designated salary range for the role. Please note that the listed compensation and benefits apply only to successful candidates hired onto a local United States payroll. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $ 142,400- $247,600.*

• MS / Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Science or similar disciplines.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in technical areas related to cloud computing, distributed computing, ML Engineering, natural language processing, database systems, security, data platforms.
• Software development best practices.
• Experience with cloud environments such as GCP, Azure and AWS.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

International Opportunities

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.

Learning Opportunities

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Diverse and
Inclusive

Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

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