AI/ML Specialist

Title: Lead AI/ML Specialist

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

Acts as a liaison between the IT data engineering and analytics group and business units for the development and implementation of new AI and Data Science models and/or enhancement of existing data, models, systems, and workflows. Evaluates new AI/ML applications and identifies systems requirements as well as data dependencies, governance needs, automation opportunities. Evaluates new IT developments and evolving business requirements and recommends appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems. Prepares communications and makes presentations on system enhancements and/or alternatives to AI/ML models and exploratory systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Shows mastery of technical disciplines related to data science, AI, and ML capabilities and is recognized within the company as a senior member of a technical team.

• Initiative and creativity result in high degree of innovation while showing the capacity to solve major problems of an advanced complexity within his/her area of expertise.

Key skills:

• Collaborates with data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure data availability and quality.

• Develop and maintain data pipelines to support data ingestion, transformation, and storage.

• Implement data governance practices to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.

• Provide technical support for data science platforms, including troubleshooting and resolving issues.

• Optimize platform performance and scalability to meet the needs of data science teams.

• Assist in the deployment and management of machine learning models and algorithms.

• Solves complex, novel and non-recurring problems.

• Works closely with cross-functional teams to identify and address data-related challenges.

• Provides training and support to data scientists and analysts on platform usage and best practices.
  Accountability:

• Works on and leads medium to large projects and assignments.

• Coaches and mentors less experienced staff, influences others as a technical leader.

• Regularly provides specialized technical guidance to others in work area.

• Participates in and/or leads cross-functional teams across sites.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven experience in data engineering, data enablement, or data science platform support.

• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, PySpark, and SQL.

• Experience with data science platforms and tools (e.g., Dataiku, Sagemaker Studio, TensorFlow).

• Knowledge of AWS cloud computing platform and services 

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

• Experience with machine learning model deployment and management.

• Familiarity with data governance and compliance standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Requires a technical (University) degree. (Exceptions approved by local HR),

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
  BS + 6-7 years of experience or MS + 5-6 years or PhD + 3-4 years

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

To ensure that we maintain a safe and healthy workplace for our GlobalFoundries employees, please note that offered candidates who have applied for jobs in India will have to be fully vaccinated prior to their targeted start date. For new hires, the appointment is contingent upon the provision of a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination document, subject to any written request for medical or religious accommodation.