Senior ML Engineer — Production-Grade AI Systems

BP PLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development pathways

Job summary

BP plc in Houston seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead end-to-end ML product development, from research to production, collaborating with data scientists, software engineers, and data engineers. You will design scalable ML pipelines and deliver deployable AI solutions that create measurable value.

The role emphasizes ML algorithms, statistical modeling, and MLOps with a focus on production readiness, monitoring, and fast iteration in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in a quantitative field (CS, Math, Physics, Engineering).
• 5+ years designing and deploying ML products in advanced environments.
• Strong programming in Python/Go/Java/C++ and advanced SQL.
• Familiar with ML lifecycle, MLOps, CI/CD, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain production-grade ML systems and pipelines.
• Develop novel algorithms and models deployed as reliable products.
• Translate complex problems into deployable ML solutions.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and domain experts.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to tooling and standards.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Optimization techniques

Python

Go

Java

C++

Advanced SQL

MLOps

CI/CD

Education

MSc or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Monitoring

Version control

Job description

BP plc in Houston seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead end-to-end ML product development, from research to production, collaborating with data scientists, software engineers, and data engineers. You will design scalable ML pipelines and deliver deployable AI solutions that create measurable value.

The role emphasizes ML algorithms, statistical modeling, and MLOps with a focus on production readiness, monitoring, and fast iteration in a hybrid work environment.