Sr. Data Scientist

Sr. Data ScientistSkyworks Solutions is seeking a Machine Learning and Data Engineer to join our rapidly growing AI/ML team in Irvine, CA. This is a highly technical, hands-on role designed for individuals who thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge machine learning, data engineering, and semiconductor innovation. If you're looking to apply your ML expertise to high-impact, real-world engineering challenges in the analog and RF domain, this is your opportunity.Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors enabling next-generation wireless communications. From 5G to IoT to automotive, our technologies are helping to connect the world. At Skyworks, you'll find a fast-paced environment with a flat organizational structure and global collaboration. We value open communication, creativity, mutual respect, and technical excellence.Responsibilities:Lead and contribute to projects that apply advanced ML and deep learning to a variety of use cases across the company—including design automation, yield prediction, anomaly detection, signal classification, and device modeling.Collaborate with world-class engineers across electrical, RF, product, and manufacturing domains to deliver real business impact through data and AI.Predictive analytics for yield and quality improvementOptimization of circuit or device parametersRF signal modeling and anomaly detectionRoot-cause analysis across test and manufacturing dataOwn the end-to-end ML pipeline: data acquisition, feature engineering, model selection, training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including design engineers, process experts, and product owners to understand problem statements and translate them into ML solutions.Work on both research-oriented prototypes and production-grade deployments.Stay up-to-date with current trends in ML, especially those relevant to semiconductor, signal processing, or high-dimensional time-series data.Required Experience and Skills:BS and 8 years experience (Ph.D. preferred) in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.Strong theoretical and practical experience in machine learning and deep learning, including CNNs, transformers, time-series models, or probabilistic methods.Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn.Solid understanding of statistics, optimization, and model evaluation techniques.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and teams.Desired Experience and Skills:Exposure to semiconductor, electronics, or RF system domains (e.g., basic understanding of circuit behavior, test data, signal integrity).Experience working with large, complex datasets (e.g., sensor, waveform, or EDA simulation outputs).Familiarity with data infrastructure and workflow orchestration (e.g., Airflow, MLflow, or cloud platforms).Contributions to peer-reviewed research, patents, or open-source ML projects.The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $114,400 - $220,200 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance. Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.