Data Scientist

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
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Position Summary

As a Data Scientist at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, you will play a critical role in optimizing and improving semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will focus on developing advanced abnormality detection systems to monitor complex data streams and building sophisticated root cause analysis applications to drive quality improvement. By designing and implementing scalable machine learning pipelines, you will help reduce manufacturing variability and accelerate the identification of process issues, directly impacting the efficiency and quality of our semiconductor fabrication. This role requires a strong foundation in analytical problem-solving, statistics, and the machine learning expertise necessary to deploy predictive models at an industrial scale.

We are looking for an adaptable problem-solver who thrives in an environment of autonomy and collaboration. While prior experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus, it is not required for success; instead, you will learn through hands-on projects and working with our experienced team members. Our team emphasizes a lean, Agile mindset, focusing on rapid development and iterating based on feedback to drive continuous improvement. As a critical thinker, you will have the autonomy to identify high-value problems and design and implement the best technical solutions.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Develop and optimize abnormality detection algorithms of time-series data to monitor diverse semiconductor data sources.

• Model control theory applications to optimize process stability, with a focus on incorporating advanced analytics & ML.

• Manage all stages of the ML development pipeline, from data ingestion and feature engineering to model deployment.

• Design and implement the technical architecture required to support scalable ML development and execution.

• Communicate complex technical findings effectively to both fellow data scientists and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Collaborate within an Agile framework to translate manufacturing challenges into technical ML solutions.

• Develop and maintain internal applications used for root cause analysis to drive yield improvement.

• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends and patterns that drive measurable system improvements.

• Enhance data collection and processing workflows to create robust, high-quality test datasets that ensure model accuracy, relevance, and integrity.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent professional experience).

• 3+ years of professional experience applying machine learning in an industrial setting (5+ years for those without a graduate degree).

• Strong background in statistics.

• Expert-level proficiency in PySpark for large-scale data processing.

• Proven experience implementing abnormality or anomaly detection algorithms, particularly with time-series data.

• Demonstrated experience working in an Agile development framework.

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $145,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards
At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting

• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays

• Wellness incentives and MORE
   

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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