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Senior Data Scientist Abingdon, UK

Infinitesima Limited
Abingdon
3 weeks ago
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Infinitesima was spun out of the University of Bristol in 2001 and has been developing innovative metrology solutions which improve speed and precision in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company’s technology combines the 3-dimensional surface detection capability of atomic force microscopy (AFM), with high-speed laser activation and the accuracy of interferometry. The Rapid Probe Microscope (RPM) is protected by an extensive patent portfolio. The company’s RPM technology is being used by leading semiconductor equipment companies globally. Semiconductor devices provide the foundations on which progress in the technology sector are enabled. From Smartphones to Artificial Intelligence, 5G communications to autonomous vehicles, all are made possible through advances in semiconductor processes. Scaling these processes requires sub-nanometer measurement of increasingly complex 3D structures to enable more powerful devices.

Based in Abingdon, UK, we are a high calibre team of 90 people and continue to grow. We are backed by global financial and industry investors includingApplied Ventures , the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company.

The Opportunity:

The position of Senior Data Scientist is central in translating the measurements made by our tool into actionable results for our customers within Infinitesima. The individual is required to join our hi-tech team in developing the advanced algorithms within a prototyped workflow and test to ensure they have the robustness to be handed over to a customer for their independent use.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Write Python code for the analysis of tool data, bridging the gap between raw data and customer interpretation.
  • Work effectively both individually and within the Data Analysis team to fully understand how the context of the data impacts the design of appropriate data analysis tools.
  • Ideate, design, prototype, test and communicate software components in response to identified gaps within realistic and defined timescales.
  • Work with the engineering team to effectively transition modules from proof-of-concept to production-ready.

Personal Qualities:

  • Able to work independently, setting priorities for own work based upon the company goals and targets.
  • Recognises the value that fellow company members bring to enhance own abilities.
  • Engages with other members of the company to bring the best solutions to the problem.
  • Establishes themselves as the knowledge centre in own field.
  • Supports colleagues with their tasks when critical to the company goals.
  • React and address both short- and medium-term issues and proactively take action to solve them.

Professional Skills/ Abilities:

  • >5 years’ experience in industry coding in Python for data analysis/science software
  • Expertise in algorithm development where requirements may be specified by others.
  • Experience of similar role within leading-edge instrumentation, measurement, or advanced process tools.

Preferred

  • Experience in 3-d data sets (such as SEM/AFM or other).
  • Experience working with metrology tools in a regulated environment.
  • Experience of use of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)
  • Experience with version control and testing.
  • Focus on the company goal, avoid distraction, making timely decisions to achieve the target.

Education / Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant degree, coupled with industrial experience.

In addition to a competitive salary and an annual bonus. Infinitesima offers flexible working hours, hybrid working, 25 days annual leave, death in service and private health care benefits, personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice and a generous EMI Share scheme.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Note to recruitment agencies: Infinitesima Ltd only works with approved agencies and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not submit candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Infinitesima Ltd employees. Infinitesima Ltd is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

  • 25 days annual leave, death in service and private health care benefits, personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice and a generous EMI Share scheme

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