Data Science and AI Developer Lead

About Woodside Energy

We are a global energy company providing reliable and affordable energy to help people lead better lives. Join our team at Woodside Global Solutions in Bengaluru where talent digital expertise and operational excellence converge to solve complex energy challenges accelerate change and reimagine business capabilities to support Woodsides global operations and our role in the energy transition.

Founded in 1954 Woodside established the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry in Australia 40 years ago and supplies customers around the globe. 70 years on Woodside continues to be driven by a spirit of innovation and determination.

At Woodside we know great results come from our people feeling valued getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a psychologically and physically safe work environment. We believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

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About Woodside Global Solutions

Woodside Global Solutions in Bengaluru is being built as a hub of excellence to drive innovation digital transformation and global collaboration.

Working as one Global team the Woodside Digital team is a trusted partner driving transformation within the organisation. We are bold in our ambitions and resolute in our actions. Through cutting-edge AI robust cyber security and advanced data solutions we drive innovation and influence every part of our business.

We are looking for talented professionals who are passionate about technology and eager to make a global impact helping to shape the future of Woodside together.

About the role

The Data Science and AI Developer Lead serves as the technical and operational focal point for Senior AI Developers AI Tech Leads and Data Scientists based in India ensuring their work aligns with the standards practices and engineering excellence defined by the AI Platform team. This role exists to empower and support direct reports in delivering high-impact generative AI and data science solutions fostering a culture of innovation safe experimentation and continuous improvement. By flexibly deploying AI talent across Pods the role maximises the value and effectiveness of the India-based team enabling rapid scalable and responsible AI and data science product delivery that advances Woodsides strategic objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Technical leadership and day-to-day oversight of Senior AI Developers AI Tech Leads and Data Scientists based in India.

• Acting as the primary point of contact for Senior AI Developers AI Tech Leads and Data Scientists ensuring alignment with AI Platform standards and practices.

• Facilitating the flexible deployment of Senior AI Developers AI Tech Leads and Data Scientists to support delivery and execution across existing Pods.

• Coach mentor and support Senior AI Developers AI Tech Leads and Data Scientists fostering a culture of engineering excellence safe experimentation and continuous improvement.

• Ensure consistently apply shared ways of working standards and best practices as set by the AI Tech Chapter Lead.

• Coordinate with Pod Leads and the AI Tech Chapter Lead to allocate Senior AI Developers AI Tech Leads and Data Scientists resources to Pods based on delivery needs and priorities.

• Provide technical guidance and support to Senior AI Developers AI Tech Leads and Data Scientists helping them translate business objectives into scalable secure and reusable solutions.

• Monitor and manage risk and quality ensuring compliance with enterprise-grade standards and responsible AI principles.

• Facilitate knowledge sharing documentation and peer learning within the India AI Developer community.

• Act as the focal point for feedback escalation and communication between India-based AI Developers and the broader AI Tech Chapter.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Science Engineering or a related field.

• 5 years of experience in AI development with a strong focus on Generative AI (GenAI) technologies and applications.

• Hands-on expertise in Python and GenAI frameworks (such as OpenAI or similar).

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure) and building scalable solutions within those environments well-architected farmwork and CI/CD practices

• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring technical teams ideally in a distributed or matrixed environment.

• Strong understanding of prompt engineering fine-tuning large language models and deploying GenAI solutions in production.

• Excellent problem-solving analytical and communication skills.

• Proven ability to foster a collaborative high-performance culture and drive engineering excellence.

• Experience working in environments that value iterative delivery safe experimentation and rapid learning.

If you think you can do this job but dont meet all the criteria thats OK! Please apply. At Woodside we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development including on the job opportunities and formal programs

• Inclusive parental leave entitlements for both parents

• Values led culture

• Flexible work options

• Generous annual leave sick leave and casual leave

• Cultural and religious leave with flexible public holiday opportunities

• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance based incentives with uncapped Employer Provident Fund

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture which is supported by our Values. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work. We also offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills.