Senior Data Science Engineer Jobs in North Carolina
Senior Data Science Engineer jobs in North Carolina are actively sought across the state's finance, health tech, and advanced manufacturing sectors, with demand running from data science associate through principal and staff engineer levels. The heaviest hiring concentrates in the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill), Charlotte, and Greensboro, where established employers such as Bank of America, Red Hat, and Duke Health consistently bring on senior data science engineers. The most in-demand specialties right now are machine learning engineering, NLP pipeline development, and MLOps. 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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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior data science engineer jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, statistics, or a closely related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Python and SQL with experience building and deploying production machine learning models
- Five or more years of experience in data science with at least two years in a senior or lead capacity
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for model deployment and pipelines
- Demonstrated ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to non-technical business stakeholders
- Familiarity with MLOps tooling including model monitoring, CI/CD pipelines, and version control for data workflows
Senior Data Science Engineer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior data science engineer in North Carolina?
Senior data science engineer roles in North Carolina do not require a state-issued license or registration, so the path runs through education and experience. Most hiring managers in the Research Triangle and Charlotte expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related quantitative field, with a master's degree giving candidates a clear edge at companies like SAS Institute or Lenovo. Building a portfolio of deployed models and contributing to open-source projects strengthens an application considerably.
How much do senior data science engineers make in North Carolina?
Senior 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 senior data science engineers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring senior 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 Research Triangle is particularly active, anchored by technology and life sciences firms that maintain large data and analytics teams year-round.
Which North Carolina cities have the most senior data science engineer jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Cary have the most senior data science engineer openings in North Carolina. The Research Triangle's concentration of technology companies, major research universities, and life sciences employers drives the volume around Raleigh and Durham, while Charlotte's large financial services sector, anchored by Bank of America and Truist, sustains consistent demand in the western part of the state.
Are there remote senior data science engineer jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 90% of senior data science engineer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the fact that most core responsibilities such as model development, experimentation, and pipeline engineering are entirely computer-based. The portions of the role most commonly kept on-site are stakeholder collaboration sessions and cross-functional planning cycles with local product or engineering teams.
How can I get hired as a senior data science engineer in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate data scientist or junior data analyst role at one of North Carolina's large research or technology employers, such as SAS Institute in Cary or the analytics teams within Duke University Health System, both of which hire new graduates into structured data programs. Building a public portfolio on GitHub that demonstrates end-to-end model deployment, earning a cloud certification from AWS or Google, and targeting roles titled data analyst or machine learning associate creates a credible bridge to a senior data science engineer position within a few years.
Where can I find and apply to senior data science engineer jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to senior data science engineer jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to each one.
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