Senior R&D Leader – China

6 days ago

Shanghai, Shanghai, China AVEVA Full time CN¥120,000 - CN¥180,000 per year

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.

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Job Title:  R&D Leader China

Location:  Beijing, Shanghai.

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Formation & Leadership: Recruit, onboard, 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 global and local product and technology strategies into local execution plans. Ensure alignment with global architecture and delivery standards.

  • Product Development: Drive the development of software components and features for the China market, following AVEVA's global R&D processed, with 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 and grow local 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.

Qualifications

  • 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 software for customers in China.

  • Strong understanding of modern software development practices including Agile, hybrid/cloud architectures

  • Fluent in Mandarin and English

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Attributes

  • 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 to influence across cultures 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 – it's 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.

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AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws,  include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.


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.

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