Senior Data Engineer, Defect Quality & Systems

Samsung Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Onsite Fitness Center

Paternity Leave

PTO + Holidays

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to architect and optimize the data ecosystem in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will design scalable pipelines, ensure data quality, and enable data scientists and engineers with fast, reliable access to data.

The role emphasizes mentoring, clean code, and robust data infrastructure, with a base salary range of $106,000–$145,000 and comprehensive benefits. On-site, full-time, with opportunities for impact across the factory.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or related STEM/Engineering degree.
• 5+ years of relevant data engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and monitor high-volume ETL/ELT pipelines across diverse internal sources (RDBMS, APIs, web services).
• Implement advanced data cleaning, augmentation, and normalization workflows for data quality.
• Collaborate with internal customers to identify data gaps and integrate new sources.
• Develop high-performance dashboards and metrics serving as a single source of truth for business decisions.
• Lead data initiatives from concept to deployment delivering measurable business value.
• Mentor junior data engineers and promote clean code, scalable architecture, and thorough documentation.

Skills

SQL expertise

Database design

Data visualization

Python

Analytical problem solving

Communication

5+ years experience

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or related STEM

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Tableau

Tibco Spotfire

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

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to architect and optimize the foundation of our data ecosystem. In a 24/7 manufacturing environment generating terabytes of data, the reliability and scalability of our data pipelines are critical to factory success. In this role, you will not just move data; you will design the systems that ensure our engineers and data scientists have high-quality, high-performance data at their fingertips. You will bridge the gap between raw internal systems and actionable business intelligence, evolving our infrastructure from concept to high-impact reality while mentoring the next generation of data talent.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Performance Optimization: ETL troubleshooting and database tuning, including a mastery of indexing and query plan analysis.
• Big Data Ecosystems: Hands-on experience deploying and managing big-data technologies
• Real-Time Streaming: Proficiency with event-streaming architectures and message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: A passion for researching emerging data technologies and proactively optimizing existing logic to reduce latency and storage size.
• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with semiconductor process terminology and manufacturing workflows.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• ArchitectHigh-VolumePipelines:Design,build,andmonitorrobustETL/ELTpipelinesthatingestmassivedatastreamsfromdiverseinternalsources,includingrelationaldatabases,APIs,andwebservices.
• EngineerDataQuality:Implementadvanceddatacleaning,augmentation,andnormalizationworkflowstoensuredataintegrityandpreparedatasetsformodelingandanalysis.
• CollaborateonDataStrategy:Partnerwithinternalcustomerstoidentifydatagapsandintegratenewsources,directlyexpandingthefactory'sdecision-makingcapabilities.
• DevelopVisualIntelligence:Createandmaintainhigh-performancedashboardsandkeymetricsthatserveasthe"singlesourceoftruth"forbusinessdecisionsacrossthefactory.
• DriveEnd-to-EndImpact:Leaddatainitiativesfrominitialconceptualizationthroughtodeployment,ensuringthefinaldataproductdeliversmeasurablebusinessvalue.
• ElevateTechnicalStandards:Mentorjuniorteammembersindataengineeringbestpractices,promotingacultureofcleancode,scalablearchitecture,andrigorousdocumentation.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Education:BSorMSinSoftwareEngineering,ComputerScience,DataScience,MathematicsorrelatedSTEM/Engineeringdegree.
• Experience:5+yearsrelevantexperience.

Semiconductorindustryhighlypreferredbutnotrequired

• ExpertSQLProficiency:MasteryofSQLforhandlinghigh-volumedata,complexaggregations,andperformancetuningwithinon-premisedatastores.
• DatabaseArchitecture:Aproventrackrecordofdesigningandmodifyingdatabaseschemas,withadeepunderstandingofnormalization,datatypes,andrelationalintegrity.
• DataVisualization:Experiencebuildinginteractive,user-centricdashboards(TibcoSpotfire,Tableau,orsimilar)thatmakecomplexdatainsightsimmediatelyvisible.
• PythonDevelopment:Abilitytotroubleshoot,optimize,andextendexistingPythoncodetoautomatedataworkflows.
• AnalyticalProblemSolving:Adisciplinedapproachtoroot-causeanalysisandarelentlessattentiontodetailwhendebuggingcomplexdatadiscrepancies.
• CommunicationExcellence:Theabilitytotranslatetechnicalinfrastructurechallengesintobusinesstermsforstakeholdersatalllevelsoftheorganization.

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.

The current base salary range for this role is between $106,000 - $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.

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

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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