Role Overview
The Data Scientist will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across their area of expertise. The role will involve developing predictive models and analytical frameworks to help the organization better understand service costs, reliability risk, and long-term financial impact.
What You Will Do
The Data Scientist will develop predictive models and statistical methodologies to improve service cost forecasting and business planning. They will also leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to rapidly prototype lightweight solutions that enable business teams to operationalize analytical insights.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The role directly influences how KLA forecasts service costs, evaluates business risk, and supports critical operational decisions. Success is measured by the ability to develop accurate, scalable analytical models and ensure those insights are effectively adopted within business processes to improve decision quality and operational performance.
Requirements
- Master’s, or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, predictive analytics, or forecasting.
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
- Experience working with large and complex datasets to solve business problems.
- Familiarity with reliability engineering, survival analysis, warranty forecasting, actuarial modeling, or risk analytics is highly desirable.
- Experience rapidly prototyping analytical solutions using modern AI-assisted development tools.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to connect analytical outputs to business outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
- 401(K) including company matching
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
- Student debt assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Development and career growth opportunities and programs
- Financial planning benefits
- Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
- Paid time off and paid company holidays
- Family care and bonding leave
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