✦ Luna Orbit — AI & Machine Learning

Data Scientist, Upstream Development

at Exxon Mobil

📍 Houston, TX, US Hybrid Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Master's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or related field
Category AI & Machine Learning

About this role

This role involves leading the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI/ML solutions for upstream oil & gas operations, focusing on physics-informed models and production optimization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead AI/ML solution development
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Build physics-informed models
  • Ensure production readiness
  • Mentor peers

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes Python, ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), Databricks, Spark, MLflow, and cloud platforms like Azure ML and Azure OpenAI, with a focus on scalable AI/ML deployment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior data scientist with 5+ years of experience in AI/ML solutions, particularly in energy or upstream oil & gas. They possess strong expertise in Python, ML frameworks, and MLOps practices, with a focus on deploying scalable, impactful models.

Must-Have Skills

5+ years of experience delivering production AI/ML solutionsExperience applying data science to upstream oil & gas workflowsProficiency in PythonExperience with ML frameworks (PyTorchTensorFlowscikit-learn)Experience with MLOps practicesStrong foundations in statistics and probability

Nice-to-Have Skills

Cloud platforms (Azure MLAzure OpenAIDatabricks)Knowledge graphsHybrid search/RAGSemantic technologiesAgile development

Tools & Platforms

DatabricksSparkMLflowAzure MLAzure OpenAILangChainPromptflow

Required Skills

PythonPyTorchTensorFlowscikit-learnMLflowMLOpsPhysics-informed Machine LearningTime seriesOptimizationLangChainPromptflowSHAPLIMEAzure MLAzure OpenAISpark

Hard Skills

PythonPyTorchTensorFlowscikit-learnDatabricksSparkMLflowMLOpsAI/ML solutionsPhysics-informed Machine LearningTime series analysisOptimization librariesLangChainPromptflowSHAPLIMEAzure MLAzure OpenAI

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingTeamworkMentoring

Industry & Role

Industry Energy, Oil & Gas, Science & Research
Job Function Develop and deploy advanced AI/ML solutions for upstream oil & gas operations

Keywords for Your Resume

Data ScientistAI/ML solutionsPhysics-informed Machine LearningTime seriesOptimizationMLflowMLOpsPythonPyTorchTensorFlowscikit-learnAzure MLAzure OpenAILangChainPromptflowSHAPLIMEDatabricksSpark

Deal Breakers

Less than 5 years of experience in AI/ML solutions, Lack of experience with upstream oil & gas workflows, No proficiency in Python, No experience with MLOps practices

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