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manager data scientist

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Pay
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What you’ll work on

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  • Design and build production Agentic AI and multi-agent systems

  • Build AI agents with frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen or CrewAI

  • Develop RAG, knowledge graph and agent memory components for AI platforms

  • Set AI engineering standards for evaluation, governance, security and LLMOps

  • Mentor AI engineers and data scientists while staying involved in coding

From the employer’s posting
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Agentic AI solutions and Multi-Agent Systems
Drive the development of AI agents using modern frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI Agents, Azure AI Foundry)
including agent orchestration, memory management, tool integration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), knowledge graphs, ontologies, and enterprise AI architectures
Establish AI engineering best practices covering LLMOps, AI governance, evaluation frameworks, observability, security, safety, prompt engineering, context engineering, model optimization, and continuous improvement.
Mentor and guide AI engineers and data scientists while remaining actively involved in coding, architecture reviews, solution design, model development, and technical problem solving.

What you’ll bring

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Preferred experience

  • 7+ years of software engineering, data science, machine learning, or AI experience.
  • 3+ years building production-grade AI/ML solutions using Python.
  • 3+ years developing Generative AI, Agentic AI, Multi-Agent Systems, RAG, Knowledge Graphs, or LLM applications.
  • Experience with Azure AI, Databricks, OpenAI, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, AutoGen, vector databases, and cloud-native architectures.
Qualification wording
7+ years of software engineering, data science, machine learning, or AI experience.
3+ years building production-grade AI/ML solutions using Python.
3+ years developing Generative AI, Agentic AI, Multi-Agent Systems, RAG, Knowledge Graphs, or LLM applications.
Experience with Azure AI, Databricks, OpenAI, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, AutoGen, vector databases, and cloud-native architectures.

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.

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At Applied Materials, jobs usually come down by about day 41.

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Establish AI engineering best practices covering LLMOps, AI governance, evaluation frameworks, observability, security, safety, prompt engineering, context engineering, model optimization, and continuous improvement. Architect and develop enterprise AI platforms leveraging Azure AI, Databricks, Python, vector databases, graph databases, cloud-native technologies, and modern machine learning frameworks. Build and optimize agent memory architectures, semantic layers, knowledge repositories, and enterprise ontologies to improve reasoning quality, contextual awareness, and autonomous execution.
- Deep expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG, vector databases, knowledge graphs, AI orchestration frameworks, machine learning, and cloud-native architectures. - Strong hands-on software engineering capabilities with Python and modern AI development frameworks. - Demonstrated ability to design scalable, production-ready AI systems across multiple technology domains.
- 7+ years of software engineering, data science, machine learning, or AI experience. - 3+ years building production-grade AI/ML solutions using Python. - 3+ years developing Generative AI, Agentic AI, Multi-Agent Systems, RAG, Knowledge Graphs, or LLM applications.
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Agentic AI solutions and Multi-Agent Systems that solve complex business and manufacturing challenges through autonomous reasoning, planning, orchestration, and execution. Drive the development of AI agents using modern frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI Agents, Azure AI Foundry) to enable decision intelligence, workflow automation, knowledge retrieval, and operational optimization. Serve as a hands-on technical leader responsible for building scalable AI platforms, including agent orchestration, memory management, tool integration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), knowledge graphs, ontologies, and enterprise AI architectures.
- 3+ years developing Generative AI, Agentic AI, Multi-Agent Systems, RAG, Knowledge Graphs, or LLM applications. - Experience with Azure AI, Databricks, OpenAI, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, AutoGen, vector databases, and cloud-native architectures. - Demonstrated track record delivering enterprise-scale AI products from concept through production.

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About Applied Materials

People
About 36,500 in 2025, up 2% from the year before.Annual report (SEC Form 10-K)
Company
Listed as AMAT.
H-1B visas
209 approved for new hires in fiscal 2025.US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Demand for Data Leadership roles

New Data Leadership postings at the employers we follow are up 7% over the last 5 weeks compared with the 5 before.

Weekly new Data Leadership postings at the same employers, from the week of August 17 to the week of October 26. The fewest in a week was 789, the most 1,205, and the latest week had 836.
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About the role

We file this job under Data Leadership, by the work the posting describes.

Data leaders run data teams or design how a company's data fits together. Managers hire, set priorities and answer for whether the data work pays off; architects choose the systems and the shape of the data.

Expect years of hands-on data work, experience leading people or projects, and the ability to explain tradeoffs to executives.

Unlike a senior engineer or analyst, most of a data leader's week goes to people, planning and decisions rather than building.

US government figures for computer and information systems managers

Median yearly pay, May 2025
$175,140
Expected change, 2025 to 2035
15.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

The government has no code for data leaders, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information systems managers, which includes data processing and data operations managers.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 11-3021.

Job description

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Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$176,000.00 - $242,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

  • Key Responsibilities

    Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Agentic AI solutions and Multi-Agent Systems that solve complex business and manufacturing challenges through autonomous reasoning, planning, orchestration, and execution.

    Drive the development of AI agents using modern frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI Agents, Azure AI Foundry) to enable decision intelligence, workflow automation, knowledge retrieval, and operational optimization.

    Serve as a hands-on technical leader responsible for building scalable AI platforms, including agent orchestration, memory management, tool integration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), knowledge graphs, ontologies, and enterprise AI architectures.

    Lead the development of advanced AI capabilities, including reasoning agents, planning agents, orchestration agents, code-generation agents, analytics agents, and domain-specific copilots that improve business outcomes and operational efficiency.

    Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, engineers, data scientists, and subject matter experts to identify high-value AI use cases and translate them into production-grade AI solutions.

    Establish AI engineering best practices covering LLMOps, AI governance, evaluation frameworks, observability, security, safety, prompt engineering, context engineering, model optimization, and continuous improvement.

    Architect and develop enterprise AI platforms leveraging Azure AI, Databricks, Python, vector databases, graph databases, cloud-native technologies, and modern machine learning frameworks.

    Build and optimize agent memory architectures, semantic layers, knowledge repositories, and enterprise ontologies to improve reasoning quality, contextual awareness, and autonomous execution.

    Lead proof-of-concept development, rapid prototyping, and production deployments while ensuring scalability, reliability, maintainability, and measurable business value.

    Mentor and guide AI engineers and data scientists while remaining actively involved in coding, architecture reviews, solution design, model development, and technical problem solving.

    Stay current with emerging advances in Generative AI, Agentic AI, foundation models, reasoning systems, and autonomous agents, driving adoption of innovative technologies across the organization.

    Required Education Background

    Bachelors in one of the following Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Data Science

    Functional Knowledge

    • Recognized technical expert in Generative AI, Agentic AI, Multi-Agent Architectures, and Enterprise AI Platforms.
    • Deep expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG, vector databases, knowledge graphs, AI orchestration frameworks, machine learning, and cloud-native architectures.
    • Strong hands-on software engineering capabilities with Python and modern AI development frameworks.
    • Demonstrated ability to design scalable, production-ready AI systems across multiple technology domains.

    Business Expertise

    • Anticipates emerging AI technology trends and identifies opportunities to create competitive advantages through AI-driven automation and intelligence.
    • Partners with business leaders to define AI strategy, prioritize use cases, and deliver measurable business outcomes through autonomous and intelligent systems.
    • Understands manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, operational, and enterprise business processes and how Agentic AI can transform them.

    Leadership

    • Leads complex AI transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation and production deployment.
    • Drives cross-functional teams delivering enterprise-scale Agentic AI and automation solutions.
    • Influences technical direction, architecture standards, and AI governance across the organization.

    Problem Solving

    • Solves highly complex and ambiguous business and technical problems through innovative application of AI, machine learning, and autonomous agent technologies.
    • Develops novel approaches for reasoning, planning, orchestration, workflow automation, and knowledge-driven decision making.
    • Balances experimentation and innovation with production-grade engineering principles.

    Impact

    • Influences enterprise AI strategy, technology investments, architecture decisions, and adoption of next-generation AI capabilities.
    • Delivers scalable AI solutions that improve productivity, operational performance, decision quality, and business agility.
    • Shapes long-term AI platform roadmaps and standards for the organization.

    Interpersonal Skills

    • Communicates complex AI concepts and architectures effectively to executive leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders.
    • Drives alignment across diverse organizations and builds consensus around AI strategy and solution approaches.
    • Effectively mentors teams and promotes adoption of AI best practices across the enterprise.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • 7+ years of software engineering, data science, machine learning, or AI experience.
    • 3+ years building production-grade AI/ML solutions using Python.
    • 3+ years developing Generative AI, Agentic AI, Multi-Agent Systems, RAG, Knowledge Graphs, or LLM applications.
    • Experience with Azure AI, Databricks, OpenAI, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, AutoGen, vector databases, and cloud-native architectures.
    • Demonstrated track record delivering enterprise-scale AI products from concept through production.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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