Senior R&D Leader, China
Job Summary
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life such as energy infrastructure chemicals and minerals safely efficiently and more sustainably.
Were the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi and weve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion. Weve also recently been named as one of the worlds most innovative companies.
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Job Title: Senior R&D Leader China
Location:Beijing Shanghai
Employment Type: full-time
The job
We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused software R&D Leader to establish and lead a new software development initiative in China for industrial software. This role is critical to expanding our global innovation footprint and will be responsible for building a high-performing local team aligning with global product strategies and delivering impactful software solutions tailored for China customers.
Key responsibilities
Team Formation & Leadership:Recruitonboard and develop a new R&D team in China. Foster a culture of innovation agility and technical excellence.
Site Setup & Operations:Lead the operational setup of the China R&D center including infrastructure tools and local compliance in collaboration with HR IT and Legal.
Strategic Alignment:Translate globaland localproduct and technology strategies into local execution plans. Ensure alignment with global architecture and delivery standards.
Product Development:Drive the development of software components and featuresfor the China marketfollowing AVEVAsglobal R&D processedwith a focus on quality scalability and performance.
Cross-Regional Collaboration:Act as a bridge between China-based teams and global stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across time zones and cultures.
Talent Development:Mentor andgrowlocal engineering leaders. Establish career development paths and succession planning for long-term sustainability.
Governance & Reporting:Define KPIs manage budgets and report progress to global and regional leadership.
Essential requirements
10 years of experience in software R&D with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Proven experience in building and scaling engineering teams ideally in a multinational or matrixed environment.
Experience in developing or delivering industrial softwarefor customers in China.
Strong understanding of modern software development practicesincluding Agilehybrid/cloud architectures
Fluent inMandarinandEnglish.
Bachelors orMasters degree in Computer Science Engineering ora relatedfield.
Desired skills and competencies
Experience launching or scaling R&D operations in China.
Familiarity with industrial software edge computing or AI/ML applications.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability toinfluence acrosscultures and functions.
R&D at AVEVA
Our 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 its 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.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
At AVEVA, we work with you and harness the power of our ecosystem, to deliver solutions and expertise to optimize engineering, operations and performance.