Data Engineering Intern

Advancing the World’s Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future. 

We believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

Samsung Semiconductor Inc. (SSI) is advancing the world’s technology. As a leader in Memory, System, LSI and LCD technologies, our US teams contribute to breakthroughs in 5G, SOC, memory and display. With our global perspective and diversity of thought, we proudly serve our customers around the world. We are looking for team members who share our commitment to learning and growth and excel when collaborating within and across teams.

SSI is headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley and is a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - the #1 employer in the world (Forbes, 2020 & 2021) and top patent-holder in the U.S. Want to advance the world’s technology with us?

Job Title

Data Engineering Intern

Location

San Jose, CA

Job # 41084

INSIDE THIS BUSINESS GROUP:

Hyperscale Segment Strategy (HSS) team focuses analyzing internal production and sales data, customer forecasts and general industry trends to ensure product supply continuity, customer satisfaction and sustainable revenue growth.

OVERVIEW & IMPACT:

• You will integrate data from a variety of internal and external sources into a common warehouse / data base in order to support data science and advanced analytics activities.
• You will have the opportunity to design and implement scalable big data systems from scratch. You will develop a deep understanding of our company’s various operational systems and datasets in order to extract data into the data warehouse, model it and build data marts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with cross functional stakeholders to design and architect data warehouse and analytics solutions.
• Own projects ranging from data structure design to extraction / transformation / loading (ETL), as well as building dashboards for analysis to provide varying levels of visualizations as per the requirements.
• Designing and implementing efficient data pipelines (ETLs) in order to integrate data from a variety of sources.
• Designing and implementing data model changes that align with warehouse standards.
• Delivers solutions to provide full product life cycle support, collaborating within and across teams, database development and deployment.
• Express business definitions through SQL transformations and calculations.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Pursuing BS & 2+ prior year experience or pursuing Masters in quantitative fields: Business Analytics, Computer Science, Math/Statistics, Economics, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data marts, data modeling, and related methodologies
• Experience working with star schemas
• Expert SQL programmer within a data warehousing environment
• Advanced SQL functions including windowing
• Experience with data validation and developing data models for use in business intelligence tools
• Experience building slowly changing dimensions
• Exposure to Tableau, Power BI, Quick sight, or other BI tools

Additionally, we look for the following universal qualities in all candidates:

• Resourceful Achiever: self-motivated and proactive, you flex to try new approaches and creatively solve problems 
• Avid Learner: you thrive with challenges, seek continuous growth and improvement, and seek data to prove your hypotheses
• Devoted Professional: you are diligent and deliberate in your work, leveraging your expertise to deliver results without ego  
• Thoughtful Collaborator: you build relationships across teams, offering help and welcoming ideas from others to drive work forward in an inclusive manner

PREFERED SKILLS

• Proficient in Python / Scala / SQL
• Database administration / implementation experience is a strong plus
• Experience working as or with a DBA for improving database design and performance techniques
• Expertise in relational and dimensional data modeling
• Refined skills using one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, bash, etc.)
• UNIX admin and general server administration experience

COVID-19 POLICIES

• Successful applicants must comply with company COVID-19 policies, which are subject to change in response to public health, regulatory and business circumstances
• Current policies are subject only to emergency or legally-required exceptions and include: mandatory reporting of vaccination status; vaccination requirement for office access, external meetings and business travel; mask usage in office; and daily screening procedures at offices

What We Offer
An investment in your future, is an investment in ours. That’s why we offer a diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to competitive compensation and the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive curation of benefits empower our people to care for their whole selves.
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 an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid 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.

Covid-19 Policy
To help keep our employees, customers, and communities safe, we’ve developed guidelines for our teams. Currently, we encourage vaccination for all employees, and may require it depending on job functions (e.g., traveling for business, meeting with customers). While visiting our offices or attending team events, we ask employees to complete a daily health questionnaire and complete a weekly COVID test. Our COVID policies are subject to change depending on public health, regulatory and business circumstances. 

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.