Entry Level AI Engineer

Job highlights Identified by Google from the original job post Qualifications • •   3+ years of applied research experience in industry, technology, consulting, or a similar environment conducting data-intensive, multi-stakeholder studies • •   Proven ability to design and deliver workforce or organization-focused research using mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative) • •   Experience working with or alongside technology and product teams, ideally with exposure to AI-enabled tools or digital collaboration environments • •   Proven ability to work under ambiguity and time pressure while maintaining methodological integrity with comfort presenting to and being challenged by senior executives or clients • •   Strong stakeholder management skills—you build trust and collaborate across disciplines • •   Be part of a team that values transparent methods, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous learning • •   Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)   • 4 more items(s) Benefits • Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience • Avanade offers a competitive suite of market benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off • Massachusetts                  $155,000- $185,000 • Minnesota                     $ 150,000- $175,000 • New York                       $165,000- $195, 000 • 2 more items(s) Responsibilities • As the AI Research Lead for the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, you will lead end-to-end research programs that combine industrial-organizational psychology, data science, and real-world insights to uncover how individuals, teams, and organizations adapt and thrive • You will lead end to end research programs that connect individuals, teams, and organizations as we go forward in the Human+ world. • You will scope research with executives and clients, design and validate measurement instruments, work with complex datasets, and translate findings into clear narratives, metrics, and decision frameworks • You will develop junior researchers, collaborate with cross functional technical and business teams, and represent Avanade in both internal and external forums • You'll work at the pace of consulting, balancing rigor with pragmatism, and translating complex analyses into frameworks that clients can act on and learn from • Your work will directly influence client strategy, product roadmaps, and organizational transformation • Design and Execute Research Projects: • •   Design and run research projects from scoping through analysis and insight generation, using mixed methods including surveys, interviews, experiments, and behavioral data analysis • •   Develop and validate measurement instruments (scales, surveys, indices) with appropriate reliability and validity testing • •   Apply rigorous quantitative methods—regression, multilevel models, factor analysis, experimental and quasi-experimental designs—to understand how AI and digital tools impact work outcomes • •   Document methods, assumptions, and limitations transparently using reproducible, open approaches • •   Explore how AI, automation, and digital ecosystems change jobs, skills, workflows, collaboration patterns, and team dynamics • •   Analyze datasets including surveys, people analytics, collaboration data, and product usage data to generate evidence-backed insights • •   Partner with engineering, product, and architecture teams to define what to measure, how to instrument systems, and how to evaluate impact • •   Separate meaningful effects from hype using robust research design and critical analysis • Translate Data into Action and Thought Leadership: • •   Build clear, executive-ready data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI or Python/R libraries that enable leaders to monitor workforce and AI-related metrics • •   Apply best practices in psychometrics, data storytelling, and visual design so insights are interpretable and actionable for non-technical audiences • •   Develop client-ready deliverables including white papers, executive briefings, and implementation frameworks that balance analytical rigor with clear business recommendations • •   Develop executive briefs, slide narratives, and client one-pagers tailored to senior stakeholders • •   Lead project workstreams within client engagements, facilitating workshops, and building client confidence in research-driven recommendations • Develop Talent and Build Assets: • •   Mentor junior researchers and analysts, coaching them in research design, coding, analytics, visualization, and stakeholder engagement • •   Contribute to shared research assets such as survey libraries, scale repositories, analysis templates, and visualization standards •        Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented culture where strong ideas are debated constructively • •   Portfolio of research outputs such as reports, white papers, or analytical articles demonstrating depth and clear storytelling • •   Ability to present complex findings to non-research audiences, including senior leaders and clients • •   Work with autonomy on meaningful research questions with access to diverse data sources and cross-functional partners • •   Build your skills in advanced analytics, data storytelling, and strategic influence with clear growth opportunities • •   Your research informs product, workforce, and technology decisions at Avanade and with clients • •   Clients adopt your recommendations and see measurable business outcomes • •   Your research generates follow-on engagements or expands existing client relationships • •   Stakeholders find your insights rigorous, usable, and clearly communicated • •   Projects are delivered on time with appropriate methods and well-documented limitations • •   You build capability in junior team members and contribute to team infrastructure • 32 more items(s) More job highlights Job description Introduction

As the AI Research Lead for the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, you will lead end-to-end research programs that combine industrial-organizational psychology, data science, and real-world insights to uncover how individuals, teams, and organizations adapt and thrive.

You will lead end to end research programs that connect individuals, teams, and organizations as we go forward ...in the Human+ world.Â

You will scope research with executives and clients, design and validate measurement instruments, work with complex datasets, and translate findings into clear narratives, metrics, and decision frameworks.

You will develop junior researchers, collaborate with cross functional technical and business teams, and represent Avanade in both internal and external forums.

At Avanade, research isn't an ivory tower exercise, it's a client-facing capability that drives business decisions and has measurable outcomes.

You'll work at the pace of consulting, balancing rigor with pragmatism, and translating complex analyses into frameworks that clients can act on and learn from.

Your work will directly influence client strategy, product roadmaps, and organizational transformation.

What you’ll do:Â

Design and Execute Research Projects:

•   Design and run research projects from scoping through analysis and insight generation, using mixed methods including surveys, interviews, experiments, and behavioral data analysis

•   Develop and validate measurement instruments (scales, surveys, indices) with appropriate reliability and validity testing

•   Apply rigorous quantitative methods—regression, multilevel models, factor analysis, experimental and quasi-experimental designs—to understand how AI and digital tools impact work outcomes

•   Document methods, assumptions, and limitations transparently using reproducible, open approaches

Investigate AI's Impact on Work:

•   Explore how AI, automation, and digital ecosystems change jobs, skills, workflows, collaboration patterns, and team dynamics

•   Analyze datasets including surveys, people analytics, collaboration data, and product usage data to generate evidence-backed insights

•   Partner with engineering, product, and architecture teams to define what to measure, how to instrument systems, and how to evaluate impact

•   Separate meaningful effects from hype using robust research design and critical analysis

Translate Data into Action and Thought Leadership:

•   Build clear, executive-ready data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI or Python/R libraries that enable leaders to monitor workforce and AI-related metrics

•   Apply best practices in psychometrics, data storytelling, and visual design so insights are interpretable and actionable for non-technical audiences

•   Develop client-ready deliverables including white papers, executive briefings, and implementation frameworks that balance analytical rigor with clear business recommendations

•   Develop executive briefs, slide narratives, and client one-pagers tailored to senior stakeholders

•   Lead project workstreams within client engagements, facilitating workshops, and building client confidence in research-driven recommendations

Develop Talent and Build Assets:

•   Mentor junior researchers and analysts, coaching them in research design, coding, analytics, visualization, and stakeholder engagement

•   Contribute to shared research assets such as survey libraries, scale repositories, analysis templates, and visualization standards

       Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented culture where strong ideas are debated constructively

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Skills and experiences:

Education:

•   PhD strongly preferred, or Master’s degree, in Industrial Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Data Science, Quantitative Social Science, or a closely related field that combines people research and advanced analytics.

Experience:

•   3+ years of applied research experience in industry, technology, consulting, or a similar environment conducting data-intensive, multi-stakeholder studies

•   Proven ability to design and deliver workforce or organization-focused research using mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative)

•   Experience working with or alongside technology and product teams, ideally with exposure to AI-enabled tools or digital collaboration environments

•   Proven ability to work under ambiguity and time pressure while maintaining methodological integrity with comfort presenting to and being challenged by senior executives or clients

•   Consulting, client-facing, or applied research experience strongly preferred

Research and Communication:

•   Portfolio of research outputs such as reports, white papers, or analytical articles demonstrating depth and clear storytelling

•   Ability to present complex findings to non-research audiences, including senior leaders and clients

•   Strong stakeholder management skills—you build trust and collaborate across disciplines.

Why Join us:

•   Shape how Avanade and its clients navigate the future of work at the intersection of AI, people, and organizational design

•   Work with autonomy on meaningful research questions with access to diverse data sources and cross-functional partners

•   Be part of a team that values transparent methods, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous learning

•   Build your skills in advanced analytics, data storytelling, and strategic influence with clear growth opportunities

What Success looks like:Â

•   Your research informs product, workforce, and technology decisions at Avanade and with clients

•   Clients adopt your recommendations and see measurable business outcomes

•   Your research generates follow-on engagements or expands existing client relationships

•   Stakeholders find your insights rigorous, usable, and clearly communicated

•   Projects are delivered on time with appropriate methods and well-documented limitations

•   You build capability in junior team members and contribute to team infrastructure

Enjoy your careerÂ

Some of the best things about working at Avanade Â

•   Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)  Â

•   Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally  Â

•   Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth Â

•   Engaged and helpful co-workers genuinely interested in you  Â

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.Â

We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 3/6/2026 and open for at least 10 days.Â

Avanade offers a competitive suite of market benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. Â

See more information on our benefits here:  Role Location                   Annual Salary RangeÂ

California                       $155,000- $185,000

Cleveland                       $140,000- $165,000

Colorado                       $140,000- $165,000

District of Columbia              $155,000- $185,000

Illinois                         $150,000- $175,000

Maryland                      $155,000- $185,000

Massachusetts                  $155,000- $185,000

Minnesota                     $ 150,000- $175,000

New York                       $165,000- $195, 000

New Jersey                     $140,000- $165,000

Washington                    $155,000- $185,000

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