Data Science Engineer Jobs in North Carolina
Data Science Engineer jobs in North Carolina are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in financial services, life sciences, technology, and advanced manufacturing, with openings at every level from entry-level analyst to principal engineer. The heaviest hiring is in the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, followed by Charlotte and Greensboro, where employers like Bank of America, Lenovo, and SAS Institute maintain large technical teams. The most sought-after specializations in North Carolina right now are machine learning infrastructure, predictive analytics for healthcare and fintech, and MLOps pipeline engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI. At our core is the Celonis Context Model — which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence into a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can actually understand, turning AI's operational blind spots into operational clarity. World's leading companies trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. We believe there's a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by giving AI the context to understand how every business process really works. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.
The Team: Global Value Engineering Center of Excellence
Become an integral part of our international, diverse, and dynamic Global Value Engineering Center of Excellence. Our Value Engineers are trusted advisors who operate at the intersection of technology and business, partnering with sales and customers to develop compelling Celonis-powered solutions and prototypes that address critical business challenges.
We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment built on trust, continuous learning, and mutual growth through coaching and mentorship.
The Role: Launch Your Enterprise Software Career
Kickstart your career in enterprise software through our immersive 12-month Orbit Program. This program offers a unique blend of client engagements, dedicated mentorship, and a strong team culture where collaboration and shared success are paramount. You'll leverage your technical background to develop essential Value Engineering skills, build lasting client relationships, and establish yourself as a trusted advisor, paving the way for significant career growth within Celonis.
The Orbit Program is structured into classes and cohorts, with start dates organized twice a year. You'll likely join a cohort with a summer start date (June/July) or a winter start date (January/February), allowing you to grow and develop alongside your cohort peers.
Your journey begins with comprehensive onboarding and enablement, followed by hands-on experience in customer engagements and targeted training. You will gain expertise in:
- Building and coding within the Celonis platform (SQL and PQL)
- Scoping business and technical requirements
- Effectively handling objections
- Developing industry domain knowledge
- Delivering impactful presentations and demos
- Understanding value selling and realization
- Managing customer accounts
What You'll Do:
- Consult with customers using systems analysis to identify core business challenges and determine how Celonis can drive impactful solutions.
- Present the Celonis AI value proposition and vision to customers and align our solutions with their AI strategy.
- Prototype and develop AI solutions tailored to customer needs, including both traditional machine learning and LLM-based solutions.
- Execute proof projects showcasing the value of Celonis Process Intelligence in the context of our customers' strategy, business initiatives, and challenges
- Develop and modify Celonis data models using SQL and analyses using PQL (Celonis proprietary language) to create compelling prototypes that address customer pain points.
- Lead proof-of-concept projects within the Celonis platform to demonstrate tangible value aligned with customer strategies and needs.
- Collaborate with customers and partners to design and build Celonis solutions that ensure a positive return on investment.
- Establish strong, trusted advisor relationships with customers through your technical expertise, product knowledge, and business acumen.
Articulate and quantify strategic business value for customers, delivering impactful presentations to senior executives.
- Partner with the implementation services team to ensure successful value realization for customers.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and collaborate with Product & Engineering teams to influence future product development.
- Contribute to the Global Value Engineering Center of Excellence by creating reusable collateral, best practices, and tools.
What You Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
- Extensive internship experience or 0-1 years of full-time work experience.
- Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or another data analytics solution.
- A strong passion for technology, big data, and its transformative potential.
- Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply technology to business challenges.
- A customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering value.
- The ability to build relationships with senior management and influence decision-making.
- Confidence in presenting to diverse audiences.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a willingness to learn from mistakes.
- Curiosity, self-motivation, a commitment to continuous learning, and the desire to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute on deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
Bonus Points:
- GPA of 3.6 or higher.
- Degree in Industrial Engineering or a similar field.
- Degrees combining technical (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science) and business (e.g., Economics, Marketing) skills.
- Experience with Python and Machine Learning.
- Customer-facing, customer success/service, or sales experience.
- Experience with Proof of Concept projects.
- Supply Chain process experience (Procurement, Order Management, Inventory Management, Production).
- Finance process experience (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable).
- Experience modeling ROI and TCO for business case justification.
- Experience with SAP and/or Oracle.
- Fluency in French and/or Spanish.
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.
What Celonis can offer you:
- Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
- Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
- Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
- Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
- Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
- Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
- Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
- Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
- Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.
About Us:
Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI, empowering organizations to analyze, design, and operate AI-driven processes. The Celonis Platform is powered by the Celonis Context Model, which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence to create a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can understand — turning AI's operational blind spots into operational clarity. Industry-leading companies around the world trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.
Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video.
Celonis Inclusion Statement:
At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that "The Best Team Wins". We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.
Your Privacy:
Any information you submit to Celonis as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Celonis' Accessibility and Candidate Notices
By submitting this application, you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Celonis as described in our Privacy Notice for the Application and Hiring Process.
Please be aware of common job offer scams, impersonators and frauds. Learn more here.
Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI. At our core is the Celonis Context Model — which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence into a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can actually understand, turning AI's operational blind spots into operational clarity. World's leading companies trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. We believe there's a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by giving AI the context to understand how every business process really works. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.
The Team: Global Value Engineering Center of Excellence
Become an integral part of our international, diverse, and dynamic Global Value Engineering Center of Excellence. Our Value Engineers are trusted advisors who operate at the intersection of technology and business, partnering with sales and customers to develop compelling Celonis-powered solutions and prototypes that address critical business challenges.
We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment built on trust, continuous learning, and mutual growth through coaching and mentorship.
The Role: Launch Your Enterprise Software Career
Kickstart your career in enterprise software through our immersive 12-month Orbit Program. This program offers a unique blend of client engagements, dedicated mentorship, and a strong team culture where collaboration and shared success are paramount. You'll leverage your technical background to develop essential Value Engineering skills, build lasting client relationships, and establish yourself as a trusted advisor, paving the way for significant career growth within Celonis.
The Orbit Program is structured into classes and cohorts, with start dates organized twice a year. You'll likely join a cohort with a summer start date (June/July) or a winter start date (January/February), allowing you to grow and develop alongside your cohort peers.
Your journey begins with comprehensive onboarding and enablement, followed by hands-on experience in customer engagements and targeted training. You will gain expertise in:
- Building and coding within the Celonis platform (SQL and PQL)
- Scoping business and technical requirements
- Effectively handling objections
- Developing industry domain knowledge
- Delivering impactful presentations and demos
- Understanding value selling and realization
- Managing customer accounts
What You'll Do:
- Consult with customers using systems analysis to identify core business challenges and determine how Celonis can drive impactful solutions.
- Present the Celonis AI value proposition and vision to customers and align our solutions with their AI strategy.
- Prototype and develop AI solutions tailored to customer needs, including both traditional machine learning and LLM-based solutions.
- Execute proof projects showcasing the value of Celonis Process Intelligence in the context of our customers' strategy, business initiatives, and challenges
- Develop and modify Celonis data models using SQL and analyses using PQL (Celonis proprietary language) to create compelling prototypes that address customer pain points.
- Lead proof-of-concept projects within the Celonis platform to demonstrate tangible value aligned with customer strategies and needs.
- Collaborate with customers and partners to design and build Celonis solutions that ensure a positive return on investment.
- Establish strong, trusted advisor relationships with customers through your technical expertise, product knowledge, and business acumen.
Articulate and quantify strategic business value for customers, delivering impactful presentations to senior executives.
- Partner with the implementation services team to ensure successful value realization for customers.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and collaborate with Product & Engineering teams to influence future product development.
- Contribute to the Global Value Engineering Center of Excellence by creating reusable collateral, best practices, and tools.
What You Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
- Extensive internship experience or 0-1 years of full-time work experience.
- Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or another data analytics solution.
- A strong passion for technology, big data, and its transformative potential.
- Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply technology to business challenges.
- A customer-centric mindset with a focus on delivering value.
- The ability to build relationships with senior management and influence decision-making.
- Confidence in presenting to diverse audiences.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a willingness to learn from mistakes.
- Curiosity, self-motivation, a commitment to continuous learning, and the desire to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute on deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
Bonus Points:
- GPA of 3.6 or higher.
- Degree in Industrial Engineering or a similar field.
- Degrees combining technical (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science) and business (e.g., Economics, Marketing) skills.
- Experience with Python and Machine Learning.
- Customer-facing, customer success/service, or sales experience.
- Experience with Proof of Concept projects.
- Supply Chain process experience (Procurement, Order Management, Inventory Management, Production).
- Finance process experience (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable).
- Experience modeling ROI and TCO for business case justification.
- Experience with SAP and/or Oracle.
- Fluency in French and/or Spanish.
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.
What Celonis can offer you:
- Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
- Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
- Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
- Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
- Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
- Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
- Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
- Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
- Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.
About Us:
Celonis is the trusted platform to industrialize Enterprise AI, empowering organizations to analyze, design, and operate AI-driven processes. The Celonis Platform is powered by the Celonis Context Model, which combines process data, business knowledge, and intelligence to create a living digital twin of the enterprise that AI can understand — turning AI's operational blind spots into operational clarity. Industry-leading companies around the world trust Celonis and its global ecosystem of partners to make their AI agents, people, systems, and processes work together, achieving transformational outcomes. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.
Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this video.
Celonis Inclusion Statement:
At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that "The Best Team Wins". We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.
Your Privacy:
Any information you submit to Celonis as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Celonis' Accessibility and Candidate Notices
By submitting this application, you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Celonis as described in our Privacy Notice for the Application and Hiring Process.
Please be aware of common job offer scams, impersonators and frauds. Learn more here.
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Data Science Engineer Job Market in North Carolina
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- Technology & Software
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data science engineer jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, statistics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Python or R for data modeling, analysis, and pipeline development
- Experience designing and deploying machine learning models in production environments
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for data infrastructure
- Strong command of SQL and experience with large-scale distributed data systems
- Ability to communicate findings and model outputs clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Data Science Engineer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data science engineer in North Carolina?
Data science engineering has no state-issued license in North Carolina, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most employers in the Research Triangle, Charlotte, and Greensboro require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, or engineering, with a master's degree preferred for senior roles. Building a portfolio of deployed models or published projects strengthens applications considerably, and North Carolina's large university ecosystem at NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, and Duke produces candidates well-known to local hiring managers.
How much do data science engineers make in North Carolina?
Data science engineers in North Carolina earn a median of about $119,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,970 for the lowest 10% to over $172,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire data science engineers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring data science engineers in North Carolina right now include SCOR, Biogen, and Celonis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's concentration of financial services firms in Charlotte and life sciences companies in the Research Triangle means hiring tends to cluster around those industries even when broader tech hiring slows.
Which North Carolina cities have the most data science engineer jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Cary are the North Carolina cities with the most data science engineer openings. The Research Triangle draws the largest volume thanks to SAS Institute's headquarters, major university medical centers, and a dense cluster of biotech and software firms, while Charlotte's financial services industry, anchored by Bank of America and Wells Fargo, drives demand in the south of the state.
Are there remote data science engineer jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 90% of data science engineer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of most work in the role. Model development, pipeline engineering, and exploratory analysis are the tasks most often performed fully remotely, while roles tied to on-premises data infrastructure or regulated financial data tend to require at least some in-office days.
How can I get hired as a data science engineer in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a junior or associate data engineer role, often posted by the same North Carolina employers that hire senior data science engineers once you have one to two years of foundational work. NC State University, UNC Chapel Hill, and Duke all run co-op and research assistant programs that feed directly into local tech and life sciences employers. SAS Institute and several Research Triangle biotech firms hire new graduates into rotational analytics programs, and a strong GitHub portfolio of end-to-end machine learning projects consistently offsets a thin resume for North Carolina candidates applying to fintech and health-tech roles.
Where can I find and apply to data science engineer jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to data science engineer jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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