About this opportunity
Applied Materials lists this Data Scientist - Agentic AI / ML opportunity in santa clara, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
Works in project teams developing difficult analytical models, algorithms and automated processes, research and develop machine learning models from inception to deployment.
Work on GenAI and LLM projects, including fine‑tuning models, creating embedding‑based search systems, and developing AI‑driven prototypes to enhance business operations.
Direct architects to design and solution GenAI architectures for stakeholders, specifically for plugin‑based solutions and custom GenAI application builds.
Use data mining and machine learning algorithms to provide insights into historical and real‑time data for projects such as material forecast, demand forecast, pattern recognition, etc.
Interfaces with stakeholders for requirements analysis and special requests and schedules; derives insights and works with business units to determine actions and KPI for those actions.
Identify opportunities for forecast accuracy improvement and provide business insights and additional perspectives to Service Supply Chain leadership.
Collaborate with Material Planning, Field Operations, Inventory Management, NPI, Production Demand Planning, Reliability Engineering, Service Campaigns Teams to gather data and bring information on key business drivers that impact the future demand on Service Parts and Accessories.
Qualifications
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Operations Research).
0-2 years of industry experience in applied machine learning or related AI work.
Hands‑on experience building GenAI‑focused applications (e.g., agents, reasoning workflows, or RAG) and a solid understanding of how large language models are architected and operated.
Can work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
Hands‑on experience building GenAI‑focused application and applying LLMs and agentic AI (e.g., agents, reasoning workflows, or RAG).
Have personally implemented models in common Deep Learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Jax or TensorFlow.
MLOps, including model deployment, versioning and performance monitoring in production environments.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and tools such as scikit‑learn, and forecasting libraries.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, Machine Learning Concepts.
Strong communication and storytelling skills — able to simplify complexity and influence executive stakeholders.
Location
Santa Clara, CA; on‑site full‑time.
Salary
$142,500.00 – $196,500.00
EEO Statement
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Worksite address
santa clara, CA, 95053, US
Who can apply
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