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Job Title:

Senior R&D Leader, China

Location:

Beijing, Shanghai

Employment Type:

full-time

We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused software R&D Leader to establish and lead a new software development initiative in China for industrial software. This role is critical to expanding our global innovation footprint and will be responsible for building a high-performing local team, aligning with global product strategies, and delivering impactful software solutions tailored for China customers.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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