Data Scientist - Agentic AI

About the job

Equinor ASA is seeking a Data Scientist to work on the next generation of AI-powered solutions, specifically in the field of agentic AI. This role involves designing, developing, and testing intelligent systems that integrate language models, enterprise knowledge, data, and business processes to help people work smarter and make better decisions.

This is not a research-only or software engineering role. You will work at the intersection of data science, AI engineering, and product development, helping to deliver AI solutions that are deployed and used across the company. You will have the freedom to experiment, learn, and apply new techniques as the field continues to evolve.

Your tasks

• Design, develop, and test agentic AI solutions.
• Develop prompting strategies, retrieval systems, and evaluation approaches.
• Work with large language models and multimodal AI technologies.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and business experts.
• Contribute to the production deployment of AI solutions.
• Measure and improve solution performance, quality, and user adoption.
• Help identify new opportunities where AI can create business value.

What we expect from you

We expect you to embody the values of open, collaborative, courageous, and caring. Safety is a priority, and you should contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this specific position, we are also looking for:

• A Master's or PhD in operations research, applied mathematics, computer science, data science, control/automation, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven hands-on experience in data science, machine learning, and AI development/deployment in a production environment.
• Practical knowledge of modern language models, generative and agentic AI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Programming experience, preferably in Python.
• An interest in emerging AI technologies and a desire to keep learning.

What we offer

This role gives you the opportunity to work with some of the most challenging AI use cases in industry, with access to large-scale enterprise and industrial data and modern AI platforms and technologies. You will be part of strong technical communities and collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines. We value experimentation, learning, and innovation, and you will have the opportunity to shape how AI is applied within a company that plays an important role in European energy security and the energy transition.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, global parental leave, a bonus scheme, and a pension plan. We also encourage flexible work arrangements to support your well-being and work-life balance. Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels accepted and valued.