Research Data Science Engineer (288901)

Job description

General Description
Position Summary: The Samsung Computing Science Innovation Center is seeking a talented, highly motivated individual to join our Smart Systems team as a Research Data Science Engineer. The Computing Science Innovation Center is a key part of Samsung's global R&D effort and aims to have direct impact on future Samsung products reaching hundreds of millions of users worldwide. The Smart Systems team is focused on advancing the state-of-the-art in system architectures, tools, protocols, and algorithms for smart homes. In this team, you will be responsible for collaborating with world-class researchers to produce proof-of-concept technology demonstrations on current and upcoming Samsung product platforms.
Company Information
Founded in October 1988, Samsung Research America (SRA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, South Korea. SRA is headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA. with offices across the US. SRA is engaged in researching emerging technologies to create new businesses, and developing core technologies to enhance the competitiveness of Samsung's products. SRA offers a competitive compensation package for R&D achievements so that researchers can focus on developing cutting edge technology. The primary research areas of SRA include: advanced software, content/services, user experience as well as other new and emerging technologies. Samsung Research America (SRA) plays a pivotal role in developing the next generation of discovery in software, user experience and services for future products that can enrich your life. Our mission is to research and develop new technologies by partnering with the best and brightest and creating a collaborative environment between industry and academia. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with locations in many technology centers in North America, SRA is driven to build a culture of innovation that rapidly translates research and new ideas into the unexpected.

Desired profile

Necessary Skills / Attributes
Responsibilities: - Build software systems, prototypes, and applications that incorporate machine learning - Explore new ideas and conduct research collaboration with our existing Smart Systems team - Write well-structured and re-usable code in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C/C++ - Execute experiments to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of new technology - Obtain, clean, and manage experimental data sets, such as those acquired from Samsung devices - Be comfortable using machine learning platforms such as TensorFlow/Caffe - Maintain awareness of new prototyping tools, toolkits, libraries, and APIs as they emerge - Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment Qualifications: - BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent - 3+ years of programming experience in Java or similar languages - Knowledge of tools used for machine learning and data analysis, such as MATLAB, R, and SQL - Hands-on experience in machine learning applications and models - Collaborative and inquisitive nature - Strong verbal and written communication skills