Logistics Systems & Automation Engineer – Development

Samsung Electronics America; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life Insurance & 401(k)

Onsite facilities

Paid parental leave

PTO & holidays

Wellness incentives

MBO bonuses

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Logistics Development Engineer to architect and lead development for the Logistics Systems & Automation team. You will scale internal tools, APIs, and IoT tracking systems from prototypes to enterprise-grade solutions, enforcing robust standards and secure, maintainable implementations.

Key responsibilities include backend schema design, API integration, IoT edge data pipelines, DevOps deployment pipelines, proactive monitoring, and ensuring code quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience/certifications.
• 3–5+ years in an enterprise environment with database, API integration, and production-grade apps.
• Requires Python, Java, HTML, CSS, Postgres, SQLite, REST APIs, Webhooks, JSON, Git, Dev/Test/Prod environments, IoT architecture, RFID, data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Backend engineering: design/maintain database schema with high availability.
• API integration: connect internal tools, databases, and logistics systems.
• IoT edge architecture: data pipelines for material-tracking hardware.
• DevOps: implement deployment pipelines with separate Dev/Test/Prod environments.
• Stability & monitoring: proactive health checks and automated alerts.
• Code quality: ensure secure, scalable, maintainable code.
• Incident response: Tier 3 escalation and root-cause fixes.

Skills

Python

Java

HTML

CSS

Postgres

SQLite

Schema Design

REST APIs

Webhooks

JSON

Git

Dev/Test/Prod Environments

IoT Architecture

RFID

Data Pipelines

JavaScript (React/Vue)

SQL

GraphQL

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Cybersecurity Certifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JavaScript

React/Vue

SQL

GraphQL

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Cybersecurity Certifications

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

The Logistics Development Engineer will serve as the technical architect and lead developer for the Logistics Systems & Automation team. As our operational systems grow in complexity and criticality, this role is essential in transitioning our solutions from rapid prototypes to enterprise-grade, scalable applications. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between operational needs and technical execution, ensuring that all internally developed tools—ranging from API integrations to IoT tracking systems—are robust, secure, and maintainable. By establishing rigorous development standards and infrastructure, this role will eliminate operational risk and enable the Logistics organization to scale its automation capabilities safely and efficiently.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Backend Engineering: Own the database schema design and maintenance to ensure zero data loss and high performance under heavy operational loads.
• Integration Development: Architect and build the APIs that connect our internal tools, databases, and other Logistics systems.
• IoT Edge Architecture: Design the data pipeline for advanced material-tracking hardware, moving beyond internal platform constraints to a custom, high-availability infrastructure.
• DevOps: Implement a professional deployment pipeline, creating distinct Dev>Test>Prod environments to eliminate production crash risk.
• Stability & Monitoring: Shift the team from reactive firefighting to proactive monitoring by implementing server health checks and automated alerting.
• Code Quality Control: Audit LLM-generated code and implement software engineering best practices to ensure security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Incident Response: Act as the Tier 3 escalation point for production outages, providing root-cause analysis and permanent architectural fixes.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s What You Will Need:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience or certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Oracle Java Cert) will be considered.
• Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in an enterprise environment. Must demonstrate experience in database architecture, API integration, and proven track record of deploying and maintaining production‑level applications.
• Required: Python, Java, HTML, CSS, Postgres, SQLite, Schema Design, REST APIs, Webhooks, JSON, Git, Dev/Test/Prod Environments, IoT Architecture, RFID, Data Pipelines.
• Preferred: JavaScript (React/Vue), SQL, GraphQL, Message Queues (RabbitMQ/Kafka), Cybersecurity Certifications.

Salary and Compensation

The current base salary range for this role is between $95,000- $120,000. 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.

Trade Secrets

By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).