Current openings at Avathon

We are hiring a Senior AI Scientist to build the AI and optimization models behind Planning on the Avathon platform: demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory optimization and S&OP decision support for customers in energy, mining, manufacturing and logistics. You will work with hard supply chain data, including demand history, ERP and MRP transactions and commercial forecasts across multi-echelon networks with long lead times and constrained capacity. Our models run on top of a Computational Knowledge Graph that connects parts, BOMs, suppliers, orders and assets, which gives you context most planning systems do not have. The work is equal parts applied research and production delivery. This role sits in Product Engineering, and you will take models from research to production with the Planning engineering team. You Will Forecasting Build demand and spare parts forecasting models using probabilistic, hierarchical and intermittent demand methods, including where history is short or volatile Use causal and external signals, and cross-domain signals from the knowledge graph such as asset health, logistics and procurement Define evaluation metrics, build backtesting pipelines and run controlled experiments to improve accuracy and bias Optimization Build supply planning and multi-echelon inventory optimization models with capacity constraints and variable lead times Formulate and solve MIP, LP and constraint programming problems for production scheduling, allocation and resource planning Build simulation and scenario analysis so planners and S&OP leaders can compare options and trade-offs Productization Own the path from research to production with ML engineering, with monitoring, retraining and clear explanations of results Work with AI agents so planners can ask why a plan changed and what to do next Mentor data scientists on OR and ML fundamentals Write up methods and results clearly for product, customers and leadership You'll Have PhD or MS in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Math or a related field 10+ years of industry experience in applied ML, optimization or supply chain planning systems Deep experience in at least two of: demand forecasting, supply and inventory optimization, production scheduling or S&OP analytics Hands-on Python with optimization solvers (Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools or similar) and forecasting libraries (statsmodels, GluonTS or similar) Strong statistical modeling and good judgment on when simple methods beat complex ones Experience with real supply chain data, ideally at a planning vendor such as o9 Solutions, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, Oracle or SAP, or at a large manufacturer Experience shipping models to production, not only notebooks Multi-echelon inventory, Bayesian methods for demand sensing, or publications in applied OR and ML are a plus Compensation Pay Range: $160k - $240k salary annually. Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Location: This role is not remote. Candidates must be based in the Bay Area, CA and are expected to report to our Pleasanton office 5 days a week.

About the Role As a member of Avathon’s Go-to-Market organization, you will play a key role in helping drive customer engagement and pipeline development across the Avathon Autonomous Operations Platform. This role is ideal for a highly motivated, outgoing, and customer-oriented professional looking to build a career at the intersection of AI, enterprise technology, and industrial transformation. The primary focus of this role will be to gain a deep understanding of the client’s operational challenges and positioning Avathon’s capabilities to deliver immediate, tangible value. You will work closely with the Office of the CEO and senior commercial leadership to support strategic customer initiatives, develop executive relationships, and help position Avathon’s Physical AI platform with leading global enterprises across supply chain, manufacturing, energy, mining, and aerospace. Responsibilities Lead outbound customer engagement efforts across prospective enterprise accounts via LinkedIn, email, events, and executive outreach. Build and maintain relationships with customer stakeholders and help coordinate strategic meetings and follow-ups. Leverage Avathon’s well established channel partnerships and Go-to-Market strategy to expand pipeline development. Work directly with the CEO office on priority accounts, customer communications, executive briefings, and business development initiatives. Learn and articulate Avathon’s AI platform, customer value proposition, and industry use cases. Maintain accurate customer and pipeline activity within Salesforce, HubSpot, and internal systems. Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, product, and leadership teams to support account growth. Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with strong attention to detail and responsiveness. Qualifications 10 years of experience in a customer-facing role such as account management, business development, sales, consulting, recruiting, customer success, or partnerships. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with confidence engaging senior executives and customers. Highly organized, coachable, proactive, and able to take direction in a dynamic executive-driven environment. Energetic, outgoing personality with a strong sense of professionalism and ownership. Interest in AI, enterprise technology, and industrial transformation. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship. Location: Candidates must be located in one of the following states/regions: California (Bay Area, NorCal, SoCal), Georgia (Atlanta), Florida (Jacksonville), North Carolina, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois (Chicago), Oregon, Colorado, or Idaho. Salary:  $250k-$320k OTE. Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. As part of our hiring process, Avathon conducts professional reference checks focused on sales performance, customer relationship management, quota attainment, and overall sales effectiveness. Candidates should be prepared to provide references who can speak to their sales achievements and approach. What are the benefits and perks at Avathon? Our full-time employees and their loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights we offer to our U.S. full-time employees - we’d love to connect and share more!  Evolving culture with the opportunity to drive new ideas and technology Stock Option Grants Generous Time Off Programs Medical Coverage, and Parental Leave Plans  Employer-Sponsored Lifestyle Spending Account 401k with Employer Match Monthly Technology Allowance  Contract and temporary roles are not eligible for the above benefits.