[Samsung Electronics America] Senior Data Scientist 채용

Bzpp; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Matching

Onsite Café

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to build and deploy ML systems that improve our semiconductor manufacturing processes, focusing on anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and virtual metrology. You’ll work with high-frequency time-series and tabular data and own the full model lifecycle.

You’ll design features, train models, validate rigorously, and collaborate with process engineers in an agile, sprint-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field; Master’s/PhD preferred.
• 5+ years designing, training, and deploying ML models.
• Strong Python and SQL for data analysis and data extraction.
• Experience building ML pipelines with retraining and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Build ML models for anomaly detection using high-frequency data.
• Enhance data collection and processing pipelines for robust datasets.
• Design, train, and validate predictive models with feature engineering.
• Engineer features from time-series streams and handle missing data.
• Manage end-to-end modeling workflow including retraining schedules.
• Set benchmarks and monitor models in production.
• Communicate findings to data scientists and process engineers.

Skills

Python

SQL

Time-series analysis

Machine learning

Feature engineering

Model evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Physics

Tools

PySpark

SHAP

Experiment tracking

Job description

About Samsung Austin SemiconductorSamsung 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 SummaryAs a Senior Data Scientist at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, you will build and deploy machine learning systems that directly improve our semiconductor manufacturing process. Your work will center on anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and virtual metrology. You will spend most of your time working with high-frequency time-series and tabular data, engineering features, training models, and ensuring your results are clear and actionable for process engineers. You will own the full model lifecycle: data preparation, algorithm selection, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing tuning. The team operates in a collaborative, sprint-driven environment where you will have the autonomy to design your own technical approaches, test new methods, and iterate quickly based on feedback. Prior semiconductor experience is helpful but not required; you will learn the domain through hands‑on projects and direct support from the team.Role and ResponsibilitiesHere’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:Build supervised machine learning models for anomaly detection using high-frequency tabular and time-series data.Enhance data collection and processing workflows to create robust, high-quality test datasets that ensure model accuracy, relevance, and integrity.Design, train, and iterate on predictive models that integrate various process and quality data sources emphasizing algorithm selection, feature engineering, and rigorous model validation.Engineer features from continuous time-series streams, combine process variables meaningfully, and build reliable methods for handling missing or sparse data.Manage the full modeling workflow including cross-validation, hyperparameter tuning, experiment tracking, model versioning, and automated retraining schedules.Set clear statistical benchmarks for model performance and monitor deployed models in production.Communicate complex technical findings to both fellow data scientists and process engineers.Skills and QualificationsHere's what you'll need:RequiredBachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related quantitative field (Master’s or PhD preferred).5+ years of professional experience designing, training, and deploying machine learning models.Solid working knowledge of regression, classification, ensemble methods, feature engineering, and model evaluation metrics.Advanced proficiency in Python for data analysis and modeling, plus strong SQL skills for extracting and transforming large datasets.Experience building and maintaining ML pipelines for experiment tracking, model versioning, automated retraining, and live performance monitoring.PreferredA track record of turning open‑ended questions into clear machine learning problems and delivering models that run reliably in production.Hands‑on experience with tabular data techniques like categorical encoding, missing value imputation, and model interpretability methods such as SHAP.Comfort working in an Agile environment where you can prototype quickly, validate results with real data, and refine models based on direct feedback from engineering teams.Practical experience using PySpark to process, transform, and scale large datasets for machine learning workflows.The current base salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $174,500. 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 RewardsAt 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 insuranceLife insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vestingOnsite café(s) and workout facilitiesPaid maternity and paternity leavePaid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidaysWellness incentives and MOREEligible 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 ComplianceThis 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.Trade Secrets NoticeBy submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

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

As a Senior Data Scientist at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, you will build and deploy machine learning systems that directly improve our semiconductor manufacturing process. Your work will center on anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and virtual metrology. You will spend most of your time working with high-frequency time-series and tabular data, engineering features, training models, and ensuring your results are clear and actionable for process engineers. You will own the full model lifecycle: data preparation, algorithm selection, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing tuning.
The team operates in a collaborative, sprint-driven environment where you will have the autonomy to design your own technical approaches, test new methods, and iterate quickly based on feedback. Prior semiconductor experience is helpful but not required; you will learn the domain through hands‑on projects and direct support from the team.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Build supervised machine learning models for anomaly detection using high-frequency tabular and time-series data.
• Enhance data collection and processing workflows to create robust, high-quality test datasets that ensure model accuracy, relevance, and integrity.
• Design, train, and iterate on predictive models that integrate various process and quality data sources emphasizing algorithm selection, feature engineering, and rigorous model validation.
• Engineer features from continuous time-series streams, combine process variables meaningfully, and build reliable methods for handling missing or sparse data.
• Manage the full modeling workflow including cross-validation, hyperparameter tuning, experiment tracking, model versioning, and automated retraining schedules.
• Set clear statistical benchmarks for model performance and monitor deployed models in production.
• Communicate complex technical findings to both fellow data scientists and process engineers.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you'll need:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related quantitative field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• 5+ years of professional experience designing, training, and deploying machine learning models.
• Solid working knowledge of regression, classification, ensemble methods, feature engineering, and model evaluation metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in Python for data analysis and modeling, plus strong SQL skills for extracting and transforming large datasets.
• Experience building and maintaining ML pipelines for experiment tracking, model versioning, automated retraining, and live performance monitoring.

Preferred

• A track record of turning open‑ended questions into clear machine learning problems and delivering models that run reliably in production.
• Hands‑on experience with tabular data techniques like categorical encoding, missing value imputation, and model interpretability methods such as SHAP.
• Comfort working in an Agile environment where you can prototype quickly, validate results with real data, and refine models based on direct feedback from engineering teams.
• Practical experience using PySpark to process, transform, and scale large datasets for machine learning workflows.

The current base salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $174,500. 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.

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