Senior Data Scientist, Defect Quality & Systems

Samsung Electronics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$106,000–$145,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
53 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 4, 2027

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Below market

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About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational corporation and a global leader in technology, specializing in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and home appliances.

Samsung Electronics currently has 94 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Data Scientist, Defect Quality & Systems

The Senior Data Scientist, Defect Quality & Systems joins the team to transform terabytes of raw manufacturing data into clear visual narratives for factory leadership. This role involves the entire insight lifecycle, from executing SQL queries to building high-impact dashboards and internal web-based tools. You will mine complex datasets to identify trends and anomalies within a 24/7 manufacturing environment, optimize Python scripts, and model complex business logic to upgrade the codebase to professional engineering standards. Key technical requirements include expert SQL, Python using NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas, and experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch for predictive analytics. You will also utilize Tableau or Spotfire for semiconductor yield analytics. The role focuses on solving semiconductor defect detection, classification, and yield impact problems through rigorous statistical modeling and UI/UX design.

What does a Data Scientist earn?

Median $173200 from 338 postings across 66 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Mine complex manufacturing datasets to identify critical trends and causes for anomalies.
  • Build high-impact, user-centric dashboards and internal web-based tools for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Optimize SQL queries and Python scripts to ensure fast report loading in time-sensitive environments.
  • Model complex business logic and upgrade the codebase to professional engineering standards.
  • Architect AI/ML models using TensorFlow or PyTorch to drive predictive analytics.
  • Perform quantitative analysis using rigorous statistical methods and semiconductor yield analytics.
  • Mentor junior engineers in software best practices and code quality.
  • Lead the execution of cross-functional projects by aligning stakeholders across the factory.

What we're looking for

  • BS or MS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM/Engineering degree.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience (semiconductor industry experience highly preferred).
  • Masterly command of SQL for extracting and aggregating data from diverse, multi-database environments.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python using the NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas ecosystem.
  • Experience architecting models using TensorFlow or PyTorch to drive predictive analytics.
  • Strong foundation in rigorous statistical methods, including parametric and non-parametric modeling.
  • Specialized knowledge of semiconductor defect domains and the ability to visualize findings in Tableau or Spotfire.
  • Export control laws.

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