Applied Materials Data Scientist New College Grad- Master 's Santa Clara CA 

United States, California 

368255231

$119,500.00 - $164,500.00Santa Clara,CA

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the design and development of AI-driven solutions, including methods, processes, and systems for analyzing structured and unstructured data from diverse sources.
• Support machine learning model development, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, and evaluation using Python and modern AI frameworks
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into AI solutions that address business needs.
• Contribute to large language model (LLM) integration, and prompt engineering for enterprise applications.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and automation scripts for model training and deployment, leveraging SQL and Python.
• Participate in AI experimentation and prototyping, including testing new algorithms and approaches for improving performance and scalability.
• Ensure timely delivery of AI-enabled tools and insights to support decision-making and operational efficiency.

Technical Skills

• Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in Python for data preprocessing, feature engineering, and automation; basic SQL for data queries
• Machine Learning Fundamentals: Strong understanding ofsupervised/unsupervisedlearning, model evaluation, and optimization
• AI Frameworks: Exposure to TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn for building and testing models
• Data Analysis: Hands-on experience with Pandas, NumPy; ability to clean and manipulatestructured/unstructureddata
• Large Language Models (LLMs): Familiarity with prompt engineering and integration concepts
• Data Pipelines: Basic knowledge of ETL processes and workflow automation
• Experimentation & Prototyping: Ability to test algorithms and iterate quickly
• Cloud Concepts: Awareness of AWS/Azure/GCP for deployment (coursework or projects)
• NLP Basics: Text preprocessing, embeddings, and semantic search fundamentals

Soft Skills

• Creative Problem-Solving: Innovative approach to challenges and solution design and a passion for exploring new AI techniques and tools
• Rapid Iteration Mindset: Comfortable with fast-paced prototyping and adapting based on feedback
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work with cross-functional teams and explain technical concepts clearly

REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Cognitive Science or a related field.
• Exposure to large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, or natural language processing concepts.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data, including data cleaning and feature engineering.
• Understanding of cloud computing concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP) through academic projects or professional experience.
• Ability to communicate in writing and through presentations and a desire to evangelize AI concepts.
• Prior internship, research, or project experience in AI, automation, or data-driven solutions is preferred.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by January 30, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

Full time

New College Grad