Staff Algorithm Engineer (Image Modeling & Processing) (E)

Staff Algorithm Engineer (Image Modeling & Processing) (E)

Locations: Milpitas, CA

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: 2426266

Base Pay Range: $149,000.00 - $253,300.00

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Staff Algorithm Engineers are core to KLA’s technology. While we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Algorithm Engineering talent community and are interested in learning about your background. Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA.

Responsibilities and Scope:

1. Serve as a technical lead on algorithm solutions for advanced imaging systems for mask inspection.
2. Hands-on development of algorithmic solutions for image modeling and processing from requirements gathering to productization.
3. Develop into a subject matter expert in inspection algorithms for mask inspection.
4. Identify technical bottlenecks and lead path-finding efforts to contribute to product roadmap.
5. Engage directly with systems, optics, sensors & HPC teams to co-optimize algorithms.
6. Collaborate and influence team members to achieve excellence in technical rigor and development agility.

Preferred Qualifications & Attributes

• Master or Ph.D. in Applied Math, EE, Computer Science, or related field.
• Substantial work experience in image processing in advanced imaging systems.
• Extensive knowledge of computational imaging and high-performance computing.
• In-depth understanding of modeling of imaging systems (optical or electron beam).
• Track record of delivering Algo-centric solutions using advanced image processing, physics-based modeling, non-linear optimization, detection theory, machine learning, or deep learning.
• Experience in C++ production software development and object-oriented programming.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.