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Job Title: FWI & AI Scientist • Lead the development of the FWI Foundation Model Design and scale a generalizable hybrid physics-AI foundation model on real seismic datasets. Propose advanced techniques including AI-assisted velocity model building, learned regularization and preconditioning, cycle-skipping mitigation, and accelerated forward modeling/gradient computation. Scale implementations for GPU clusters, HPC systems, and large-scale 3D datasets. • Integrate AI into FWI and imaging pipelines Seamlessly embed AI components into existing Full Waveform Inversion and seismic imaging workflows. Promote best practices in scientific software development and ML lifecycle management. • Validate, deploy, and drive business impact Validate solutions on field data in complex geological settings and establish clear performance, robustness, and risk metrics. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure geological accuracy and commercial relevance. Mentor the team on FWI fundamentals while driving adoption of modern AI/ML techniques. Required Qualifications • PhD/MS in Geophysics, Applied Math, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience • Deep expertise in Full Waveform Inversion, seismic wave propagation, and inverse problems • Prior hands-on industry experience in subsurface imaging is a plus • Track record of developing and delivering production-grade scientific software in HPC or cloud environments, including data pipeline and imaging algorithm Preferred Qualifications • Expertise in physics-informed machine learning, learned solvers, or neural surrogate models. • Proven success applying deep learning to physics-based modeling and simulation • Experience deploying ML models at scale (lifecycle management, monitoring, reproducibility) • Track record of high‑impact publications, patents, or industrial innovations • Strong Python programming skills with hands-on experience in PyTorch or JAX -- ALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW. 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Job Title: FWI & AI Scientist
Lead the development of the FWI Foundation Model
Design and scale a generalizable hybrid physics-AI foundation model on real seismic datasets.
Propose advanced techniques including AI-assisted velocity model building, learned regularization and preconditioning, cycle-skipping mitigation, and accelerated forward modeling/gradient computation.
Scale implementations for GPU clusters, HPC systems, and large-scale 3D datasets.
Integrate AI into FWI and imaging pipelines
Seamlessly embed AI components into existing Full Waveform Inversion and seismic imaging workflows.
Promote best practices in scientific software development and ML lifecycle management.
Validate, deploy, and drive business impact
Validate solutions on field data in complex geological settings and establish clear performance, robustness, and risk metrics.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure geological accuracy and commercial relevance.
Mentor the team on FWI fundamentals while driving adoption of modern AI/ML techniques.

Nice-to-haves

Prior hands-on industry experience in subsurface imaging is a plus
Expertise in physics-informed machine learning, learned solvers, or neural surrogate models.
Proven success applying deep learning to physics-based modeling and simulation
Experience deploying ML models at scale (lifecycle management, monitoring, reproducibility)
Track record of high‑impact publications, patents, or industrial innovations
Strong Python programming skills with hands-on experience in PyTorch or JAX
ALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.
SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information.
You certify that you have read and understand all the supplemental information listed on the job description page for the job that you are applying for.
You authorize the Company to contact the education institutions that you have attended and for the Company to make any further investigations deemed necessary in connection with your application for employment.
You authorize the Company to inquire about, investigate and obtain copies of any records which relate to you from your former employers and educational institutions.
You agree that if hired, you will review and become familiar with all the rules and regulations of the Company.

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