Subject Matter Expert (sme) - Production Optimization Job in Cognite

Subject Matter Expert (sme) - Production Optimization

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Job Summary Subject Matter Expert (SME) Production Optimization
Location: Bengaluru
Department: Global Strategic Services Data Science EMEA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

About Cognite
Cognite is a global SaaS leader driving industrial digital transformation through AI and data. Our flagship solutions include Cognite Atlas AI and Cognite Data Fusion (CDF), empowering industries such as Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharma, Manufacturing, and Energy to optimize operations and innovate at scale. We have been honored with awards like the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader and 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year.

Our Values
Impact: Deliver meaningful results in every endeavor.

Ownership: Take responsibility beyond boundaries, fostering inclusivity and teamwork.

Relentless: Innovate persistently with resilience and care.

Role Overview
As a Production Optimization SME, you will leverage deep industry expertise to guide Cognite s Data Science and Customer Success teams in delivering data-driven production optimization solutions. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will collaborate with project teams and customers to ensure maximum value realization through strategic and technical guidance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise customers and internal teams on production optimization challenges and solutions.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, Customer Success, Sales, and Product teams to align delivery with business goals.
  • Translate customer needs into actionable project scopes and solution designs.
  • Demonstrate the value of Cognite Data Fusion and related applications for production optimization.
  • Create demos, visualizations, and supporting materials for customer implementations.
  • Provide on-site technical support and mentoring to technical teams, especially data scientists.
  • Gather and relay customer feedback to improve products and solutions.
  • Stay current on industry trends, Big Data, Business Intelligence, and Machine Learning technologies.

What You Bring
  • Bachelor s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 5+ years experience in production engineering with expertise in:
    • Optimizing production near wellbore, completions, and pipeline/network systems
    • Designing and troubleshooting artificial lift systems (ESP, gas-lift, sucker rod pumps)
    • Using multiphase flow simulators (Prosper, Gap, Pipesim)
    • Analyzing reservoir and well performance data
    • Conducting flow assurance studies (corrosion, scale, wax, hydrates, slugs)
  • Familiarity with data-driven production optimization challenges and technologies.
  • Python programming skills are a plus.
  • Excellent presentation, coaching, and communication skills across organizational levels.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Proficient in English.

Why Cognite?
  • Join a diverse, global team representing 70+ nationalities, with a strong focus on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI).
  • Work from a modern hybrid office environment in Bengaluru (Rathi Legacy, Hoodi).
  • Enjoy a flat organization with direct access to leadership and minimal bureaucracy.
  • Collaborate on ambitious projects impacting multiple industries worldwide.
  • Engage with the Cognite HUB to exchange ideas and connect with peers and partners.

Make Your Impact
Be part of Cognite s mission to power digital transformation with DataOps and AI, enabling industrial clients to optimize operations sustainably and make better decisions every day. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds apply today!
Qualification :
Bachelors degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
Experience Required :

Minimum 5 Years

Vacancy :

2 - 4 Hires

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