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Staff Software Engineer AI/ML
Samsung DSA has launched a new AI initiative to build the foundational capabilities for practical, agentic AI systems. The AI Innovation team is the driving force behind this vision, leading innovation at the intersection of machine learning and system engineering to develop and operate our next-generation Agentic AI framework. We aim to enable LLMs to autonomously plan, retrieve information, coordinate with tools, and execute multi-step workflows across our internal knowledge ecosystem. We are actively seeking talented Machine Learning Engineers specializing in building next-generation AI/ML solutions.
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers and architects to identify and develop Generative and Agentic AI solutions that drive business value
- Design and implement customized ML models and execute experiments to evaluate the performance of algorithms and identify areas for improvement
- Finetune and optimize pre-trained large-scale ML models, and deploy them into production environments ensuring scalability and reliability
- Integrate AI/ML models into agentic AI systems to enhance creativity, productivity, and personalization
- Create new capabilities that solve critical business problems and influences business leaders to shape product and technology strategy
What You Bring
- MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with a focus on Machine Learning.
- 4+ years of experience in an ML role with an emphasis on data and experiment driven model development
- Strong research experience in machine learning, computer vision, and/or natural language processing
- Practical experience training or fine-tuning large-scale ML or LLM models is highly desirable
- Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
- Experience building and productionizing innovative end-to-end Machine Learning systems
- Proficiency in one or more coding languages such as Python
- Publications in top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR) are a plus
- You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
- An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
- You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
- Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
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What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.
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Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.
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