Principal Data Scientist

A Principal Data Scientist role at Aspen Technology in Bedford, MA (onsite), focused on advancing machine learning and AI/cognitive computing capabilities for the Engineering Product Suite of Modeling and Simulation platforms.

Role Overview

As a Principal Data Scientist within the rapidly growing Technology Group, you will provide technical leadership to develop innovative solutions for the next generation of AspenTech’s Modeling and Simulation engineering platforms. The work emphasizes building new machine learning applications and driving continuous innovation across engineering design and simulation offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to a group of data scientists, engineers, and software developers working on new machine learning applications for the manufacturing and process industries.
• Collaborate with customers, product managers, and technical staff to develop technology strategies that support continuous innovation in Engineering Design and Simulation offerings.
• Monitor new and emerging technologies from industry and academia, and determine how they can be leveraged within software applications.
• Deliver thought leadership and represent AspenTech at industry and academic meetings and conferences.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Operation Research, or a related major; PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in data analysis and software development/programming with one or more of Python, Julia, Matlab, C++, C, or C#.
• Demonstrated strength in engineering mathematics, statistics, and optimization.
• Proven experience applying machine learning algorithms including regression, semi-supervised learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, time series analysis, predictive modeling, data mining, and cognitive computing.
• Demonstrated history of publishing research and results in the ML field.
• Strong problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
• Ability to use scientific research to deliver value to customers, with motivation to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams in modeling, simulation, or AI/ML related areas is desirable.
• Experience with LLM, generative AI, MLops, Graph Knowledge, and/or cloud technologies is a plus.

Technologies

• Python, Julia, Matlab, C++, C, C#
• Machine Learning, AI, Cognitive Computing
• LLM, Generative AI, MLops
• Graph Knowledge, Cloud technologies

Compensation and Location

• Location: Bedford, MA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 157,400 - 196,800 per year
• Minimum Experience: 10 years

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Charitable giveback day
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Bonus or variable incentive pay