Summer 2027 Data Scientist Intern - Master's (Santa Clara, CA)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Location:
Santa Clara,CA

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 .

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers - who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more - transform their ideas into reality. Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future.

Inside our company, we apply the idea of make possible as we work together. We value our people and teams who turn possibilities into reality by advancing our strategy, accomplishing great things and empowering others. We are deeply committed to fostering a Culture of Inclusion where every person knows they belong, feels empowered to bring their whole self to work, and is inspired to grow.

TEAM OVERVIEW

Join our dynamic Supply Chain Analytics team as a Data Scientist Intern! Our mission is to revolutionize efficiency by harnessing the power of machine learning, statistical and simulation modeling, generative AI, and actionable insights.

We are dedicated to transforming process efficiency through deep analysis, cutting-edge visualization, and enhanced UI/UX. Our goal is to elevate decision support systems and measurement capabilities, driving substantial improvements in key business metrics. Be a part of our journey to make a significant impact!

HOW WE WORK

AI has changed how fast a data scientist can move. It has not changed what makes one good.

We look for people who use AI tools aggressively to move faster, and who can still explain every line they ship, defend the assumptions behind a model, and recognize an answer that is fluent but wrong. Strong fundamentals first, AI as a multiplier.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Learn the business: how our supply chain operations run, what the underlying data represents, and where decisions get made.
- Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable insights.
- Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from multiple sources.
- Develop statistical and machine learning models to support supply chain decision-making.
- Contribute to GenAI and LLM initiatives, including AI-powered search, automation, and business applications, building reusable components where the work can scale.
- Design and enhance dashboards and reports using Tableau and/or Power BI.
- Partner with stakeholders to understand business challenges, gather requirements, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Translate business needs into technical requirements and develop scalable analytical solutions.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required foundations

- Working knowledge of databases and data modeling (RDBMS concepts, normalization, primary and foreign keys, indexing).
- Working knowledge of SQL (joins, aggregations, CTEs, window functions).
- Working knowledge of Python for data analysis (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn).
- Machine learning and statistical fundamentals (supervised and unsupervised methods, train/test methodology, evaluation metrics, distributions, sampling, correlation versus causation).
- Coursework or project experience with a cloud data platform and data at scale (Databricks, Snowflake, or BigQuery; distributed processing and partitioning concepts).
- Data visualization with Tableau and/or Power BI.

Applied and AI skills

- Exposure to data engineering concepts (ETL/ELT, ingestion from multiple sources, pipeline design).
- Exposure to GenAI and LLMs (prompting, retrieval augmented generation, LLM APIs, output evaluation).
- Understanding of version control frameworks such as Git and Bitbucket is a plus.

REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION

- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Analytics, or another quantitative field.
- GPA of 3.0 or above preferred.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate learns a new domain quickly, asks questions, and turns feedback into better work. This role is equally technical and collaborative, and strong technical skills alone will not carry the work. Prior supply chain experience is preferred but not required. Curiosity about how a global supply chain works matters more, and you will learn the domain here.

You are someone who:

- Investigates the data instead of accepting it, and asks the question behind the question.
- Traces a number end to end - from the process that generated it, to the table it lands in, to the decision it drives.
- Partners with stakeholders instead of taking requirements at face value, and asks what decision the work needs to support.
- Is proactive and takes initiative.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

- Interest in supply chain, or a stated desire to build a career in supply chain and operations.
- A supply chain project taken end to end, from raw data through something someone actually used.
- Class or personal projects using LLM applications (RAG pipelines, agents, or evaluation harnesses).
- Public portfolio such as GitHub, Kaggle, or Tableau Public demonstrating applied projects.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by December 30, 2026. Note: This position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.

Additional Information

Time Type:
Full time

Employee Type:
Intern / Student

Travel:
No

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.

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