Kulicke & Soffa

Senior Data Scientist, Software Engineering

Kulicke & Soffa$109K — $150K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field;
  • 2+ years experience in Data Scientist or Software Engineer roles;
  • Proven experience with ML-based solutions, including image classification and waveform models;
  • Proficient in Python for data science and embedded software programming in C++;
  • Experienced in containerization (Docker, Podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes);
  • Knowledge of CI/CD workflows and automated deployment strategies for ML applications.

Responsibilities

  • Research and implement advanced ML solutions for semiconductor applications;
  • Develop and optimize embedded software for real-time ML integration;
  • Architect end-to-end MLOps pipelines utilizing cloud platforms;
  • Build scalable data pipelines for processing and feature engineering;
  • Design web applications for data visualization and ML operational control;
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to turn requirements into AI-driven solutions;
  • Communicate insights and provide technical leadership to teams.

Benefits

  • Option for hybrid work from home arrangement available.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Title:

Senior Data Scientist, Software Engineering

Position Duties/

Requirements:

Research, design, and implement advanced machine learning (ML) solutions, including image classification, time series and waveform-based models, for semiconductor manufacturing and related applications; Develop and optimize embedded software components that integrate ML algorithms into proprietary hardware systems, ensuring real-time performance and reliability; Architect and implement end-to-end MLOps pipelines, including data ingestion, preprocessing, model training, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management, leveraging cloud platforms and container orchestration technologies; Integrate labeling systems into the MLOps lifecycle (e.g., human-in-the-loop labeling, active learning, dataset curation tools) and design, implement, and operate reliable data stores for MLOps, including object storage, time-series databases, feature stores, and metadata registries, with robust data lineage, provenance tracking, governance, access control, and auditability; Build and maintain data pipelines for large-scale data processing, feature engineering, and model development, ensuring robustness and scalability across distributed environments; Design and develop web-based applications and services to deliver data visualization, configuration, and operational control of ML-driven solutions, integrating with backend servers and cloud infrastructure; Create and maintain automated processes and algorithms for data cleansing, anomaly detection, and interpretation of complex signals from manufacturing hardware; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and engineering requirements into actionable AIdriven solutions, including defining experiments, validation plans, and performance metrics; Develop software modules and visualization tools for interpreting machine and process signals, enabling actionable insights for R&D and production optimization; Implement CI/CD workflows for ML applications, ensuring seamless integration, version control, and automated deployment across environments; and Communicate technical findings and analytics insights to stakeholders, provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, and serve as an internal expert on ML, MLOps, and software integration.

In order to perform the above-mentioned tasks, the following skills and experience are required: Experience designing and implementing ML-based solutions, including both image classification models and waveform-based ML models; Experience with Python for data science and ML development; Experience with embedded software programming with C++ and OOP, web application development, and databases; Experience integrating ML components into production environments, optimize performance, and ensure scalability across distributed systems; Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and workflow automation for ML models; Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Podman) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes); Experience designing and implementing full-stack AI solutions, from embedded systems to cloud-based services, ensuring robust security and compliance; and Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment strategies for ML applications. Requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Data Science, Computer Science or a closely related field, and at least two (2) years of experience in a Data Scientist, Software Engineer or related occupation. Option to work from home (hybrid) may be available. Please send C.V. to [redacted].

No. of Openings:

1

Rate of Pay:
$109,845 - $150,000/year
Location of Employment:

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.

1005 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034

Hours:

40

Contact:

About Kulicke & Soffa

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells capital equipment and expendable tools used to assemble semiconductor devices, including integrated circuits (ICs), high and low powered discrete devices, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and power modules. The Company also services, maintains, repairs and upgrades equipment, all used to assemble semiconductor devices. The Company operates through two segments: Equipment and Expendable Tools. The Equipment segment manufactures and sells a line of ball bonders, wedge bonders, advanced packaging and electronic assembly solutions. The Expendable Tools segment manufactures and sells expendable tools and materials used in the semiconductor packaging process, such as soldering tools, bonding wires, advanced packaging materials, hybrid materials and shims. The Company's customers primarily consist of semiconductor device manufacturers, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test providers (OSATs), other electronics manufacturers and automotive electronics suppliers.
Learn more about Kulicke & Soffa
Size
2,854 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$87.1 million
5 Year Trend
+13.2%
Revenue
$746.7 million
NASDAQ

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