Avathon
An AI Scientist at Avathon leads the design and deployment of advanced optimization and machine learning systems for complex transportation and logistics networks. The role involves developing solutions for fleet optimization, vessel scheduling, and dynamic routing using reinforcement learning and hybrid ML approaches. Candidates will collaborate with engineering and operations teams to productionize scalable AI models while mentoring junior scientists.
Headquarters
Pleasanton, California, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2013
Avathon is an AI platform that helps organizations bridge legacy infrastructure with autonomous systems to future‑proof their operations. It delivers AI-driven asset lifecycle management, predictive maintenance, safety improvements, and performance optimization to maximize asset life and reduce operational risk. Targeting industrial, manufacturing, and infrastructure operators, Avathon integrates with existing equipment and analytics to provide scalable automation and continuous decisioning. Positioned as “An AI platform for the next 50 years,” it aims to lower downtime and operating costs while accelerating safe, autonomous operations.
Avathon launches autonomous AI managing platform for renewables
Sep 19, 2025
Avathon Capital Acquires OculusIT, a Leading Provider of Mission-Critical IT Services to Higher Education, from ElevenX Capital
Apr 28, 2025
Avathon and Google Cloud push intelligence deeper into energy operations
Dec 3, 2025
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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