Associate Applied (AI) Value Engineer (APAC) - Orbit Program
About this role
Engaging directly with strategic enterprise customers, Applied AI Value Engineers bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy by building tailored solutions using the Celonis Process Intelligence platform and advanced machine learning technologies. Team members prototype these solutions, demonstrate their tangible value to senior executives, and ensure smooth implementation and long-term adoption. Operating as part of the 12-month Orbit Graduate program within the Global VE Center of Excellence, participants begin their onboarding in Global Hubs before relocating to local offices in the APAC market.
This role exists to feed operational context into AI deployments, turning blind spots into operational clarity and helping major global companies achieve measurable ROI on enterprise AI. Ideal candidates combine a strong technical background in STEM with exceptional communication skills, a customer-centric mindset, and a genuine eagerness to grow within a fast-paced environment.
What you will do
- Collaborate with strategic customers to understand their artificial intelligence strategy, business objectives, and critical operational challenges.
- Rapidly build creative prototypes and participate in customer hackathons using advanced artificial intelligence technologies to solve complex problems.
- Execute end-to-end Proof-of-Value projects that showcase the capabilities of the Celonis Process Intelligence platform and align with client requirements.
- Articulate and quantify strategic business value through impactful presentations delivered directly to senior executives.
- Contribute to the Global Value Engineering Center of Excellence by developing reusable collateral, best practices, and standardized tools.
- Support clients through autonomous agentic process transformation, shifting operations from traditional rule-based automation toward scalable artificial intelligence agents.
What you need
- Hold a degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM field with excellent academic performance.
- Possess extensive internship experience or one to two years of full-time work experience at the intersection of business and technology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of generative artificial intelligence techniques such as retrieval-augmented generation, prompt engineering, multi-agent orchestration, and fine-tuning.
- Bring good practical knowledge of Python and common machine learning libraries including pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, and LangChain.
- Exhibit excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills alongside a customer-centric mindset focused on delivering real value.
- Communicate fluently in English with the confidence to present complex technical concepts to diverse and executive audiences.
Nice to have
- Degrees combining technical and business skills
- Customer-facing, customer success, or sales experience
- Hands-on experience with technical Proof of Concept projects and agentic systems
- Supply Chain process experience across procurement, order management, inventory management, or production
- Experience modeling ROI and TCO for business case justification or working with enterprise resource planning systems like SAP and Oracle
Benefits
- Restricted Stock Units and merit-based refresh grants
- Inclusive parental leave policy offering 24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers
- Unlimited or generous paid time off depending on the applicable region
- Flexible hybrid work model balancing remote focus with office collaboration
- Comprehensive 70-20-10 learning and development opportunities
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work and location policy for this role?
The position requires Australian visa holders who are willing to stay in Global Hubs for an initial onboarding period of 12 months before relocating into one of the local offices in the APAC market. The company also offers a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
What is the Orbit Program and how long does it last?
The Orbit Graduate program is an immersive 12-month program designed to kickstart careers in enterprise software. During this time, participants join the Global VE Center of Excellence, engaging in client interactions, dedicated mentorship, and targeted training.
What technologies and tools will I be working with?
You will build and code within the Celonis platform using SQL, PQL, and Python, while leveraging the platform in combination with AI and machine learning technology partners such as Microsoft, OpenAI, and Databricks. You will also utilize machine learning libraries and tools like LangChain, pandas, PyTorch, and LlamaIndex.
What benefits and stock options are provided?
Every full-time employee is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units and merit-based refresh grants. Additional benefits include extensive parental leave, unlimited or generous paid time off, and structured learning opportunities.