ExxonMobil · 6 hours ago
Data Scientist, Upstream Development
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, focused on leading in energy innovations. The Data Scientist in Upstream Development will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI/ML solutions for upstream oil & gas operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of AI/ML solutions: scoping, modeling, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business problems into mathematical frameworks
Build solutions in one or more domains listed above, applying best practices for data quality, explainability, and governance
Develop GenAI applications (chatbots, copilots, multi-agent workflows) and/or time series, optimization, or commercial analytics models
Ensure production readiness through MLOps practices (CI/CD, MLflow, monitoring, cost optimization)
Mentor peers and contribute to internal AI capability building
Qualification
Required
5+ years of direct experience delivering production AI/ML solutions
Experience applying data science to upstream oil & gas workflows, including exploration, drilling and reservoir management analyzing well logs, seismic data, and production metrics to support operational and strategic decisions
Strong foundations in statistics, probability, and algorithm design
Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn) experience with Databricks/Spark
Familiarity with GenAI frameworks (LangChain, Promptflow) and/or optimization libraries
Experience with MLOps, model governance, and explainable AI techniques (e.g., SHAP, LIME)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Master's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or related field
Preferred
Cloud platforms (Azure ML, Azure OpenAI, Databricks)
Knowledge graphs, hybrid search/RAG, and semantic technologies
Agile development and software engineering best practices
Benefits
Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
Company
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil is an international oil and gas company that provides energy that helps underpin growing economies.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Darren Woods
CEO and Chairman
Jeff Carvell
Chief Technology Officer (InterOil Asset)
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