SMG Finance Data Scientist

Intel; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to innovate financial operations using AI and machine learning. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Python and ML, with over 6 years of experience. Responsibilities include developing proofs of concept, maintaining deployed solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders. This is an on-site role requiring strong communication skills and a master's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in AI/ML and data science roles.
• Proven track record in prototyping and deploying AI and ML solutions.
• Good command of verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Incubate new use cases with AI/ML.
• Develop proof of concepts using Python and Power BI.
• Ensure reliability of deployed AI/ML solutions.

Skills

Advanced Python

Machine Learning (ML)

Power BI

Prompt Engineering

Cloud Orchestration

Storytelling

Data Modeling

Education

Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Power Automate

Git

Job description

Job Details

Intel is a global leader in semiconductor business, committed to driving innovation and efficiency through data-driven decision-making. Our Sales and Marketing Group (SMG) Operations Finance LeAp (Leading Application) team plays a pivotal role in optimizing portfolio performance, financial forecasting, and process automation with leading technology and innovations. We are seeking a forward-thinking Data Scientist to harness the power of agentic AI and machine learning to revolutionize our financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Incubate New Use Cases with AI / ML
• Rapid experimentation and prototyping (within 10‑day lead time, 5‑day iterations) of AI / ML solutions
• Develop PoCs using Python, Power BI, LLMs, multi‑agent frameworks, and automation tools
• Create UX prototypes, Git repositories, and host solutions on cloud/on‑prem VMs
• Deliver pilot updates and next‑step plans
• Incorporate predictive modeling, statistics, and other analysis techniques for collecting, exploring, interpreting, and extracting insights from structured and unstructured data
• Perform descriptive statistical analysis, develop visualizations, applications, dashboards, or presentations, and communicate insights in a clear and effective way to help the organization with better decision making
• Drive the design, development and optimization of artificial intelligence/machine learning, deep learning training and inference frameworks, contribute to the research and development of data science activities and support product development efforts as required
• Maintain and Enhance Existing Use Cases
  • Ensure 99 percent uptime and reliability of deployed AI / ML solutions
  • Implement enhancements (UX tweaks, new features, etc.) within 10 days
  • Optimize Power BI datasets, Power Automate flows, and Teams/SharePoint integrations
  • Monitor data pipelines, manage cost/access governance, and maintain runbooks
  • Track and report performance and error alerts
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Governance
  • Strong partnership with key stakeholders to frame use cases and drive adoption
  • Translate business needs into technical solutions and communicate results effectively
  • Ensure 100 percent compliance with Intel's security and Responsible AI policies

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise
  • Advanced Python, ML and GenAI development
  • Prompt engineering and agent frameworks, AI agents building, Langchain, Dify
  • Power BI Desktop/Cloud, Power Automate, Teams/SharePoint integration
  • Data Extract/Transform/Load and DBaaS
  • Cloud and on‑premises VM orchestration
  • Git repository management, monitoring/observability
• Soft Skills
  • Experimentation and rapid prototyping methodologies
  • Storytelling and technical communication
  • Execution discipline and stakeholder communication
  • Adaptability, attention to detail, learning agility
• Business Acumen
  • Use‑case framing and problem definition
  • Change adoption and value tracking
• Qualifications
  • Master's in Computer Science (minimum requirement)
  • 6+ years' experience in AI/ML and data science roles (minimum requirement)
  • Good command of verbal and written English (minimum requirement)
  • Proven track record in prototyping and deploying AI and ML solutions

Job Information

Job Type: Experienced Hire
Shift: Shift 1 (China)
Primary Location: PRC, Beijing
Additional Locations: India, Bangalore, Malaysia, Penang, PRC, Shanghai
Business group: As members of the Finance team, employees act as full partners in making and supporting business decisions that are aimed at maximizing shareholder value. Intel Finance has a strong focus on facilitating change and improvement both within finance and in the operations supported.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Posting Statement

Position of TrustN/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on‑site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.