Schlumberger Research and Development Center is the backbone of the company in providing services and solutions to its clients. The history goes back to 1912, when the two Schlumberger brothers, who were the founder of the company, utilized their talents in science and engineering to solve problems in oil and gas exploration. Started in 1997, Schlumberger Beijing GeoScience Center (BGC), currently located in Tsinghua Science Park in Beijing, is one of the many Schlumberger R&D Centers, which spread all over the world. BGC has the charter of producing innovative interpretation and software products.

To fulfill this charter, BGC needs to work with different physics,mathematics, and engineering discipline, as well as using software technology to realize the products.Currently, people in BGC have a wide range of education background, working together to achieve a common goal. Although most of BGC end products are destined for oilfield use, the technology behind the products is very diverse and not necessarily oilfield related only. To be successful in Beijing Geoscience Center, project engineers need to be open minded, strong in teamwork, motivated to learn new discipline, and have a passion for software technology. Communication skills are extremely important as BGC is working closely with other Technology Centers in USA, UK, and France. In return, Schlumberger as an International company, provide almost unlimited career progression based on performance.