Algorithm Developer II - New College Grad (Masters - Santa Clara, CA)
About The Position
Applied Materials is seeking a recent Master's or Ph.D. graduate to contribute to the research and development of computer vision, image analysis, and signal processing algorithms for semiconductor wafer inspection and metrology applications. The role involves working with experienced engineers and researchers to implement and optimize algorithms that improve defect detection, classification, and metrology accuracy in semiconductor inspection and metrology products. The Algorithm Developer Engineer E2 will research, develop, prototype, and evaluate algorithms; validate their accuracy, robustness, efficiency, and performance; and implement and maintain production-quality software in Python and C++. The position also collaborates with software, systems, applications, and compute infrastructure teams to integrate algorithms into products, and communicates technical findings through documentation, reports, presentations, and design reviews.
Requirements
- Recent Master's or Ph.D. graduate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, specializing in Computer Vision, Image Processing, Signal Processing, Machine Learning, or a related area.
- Graduate-level coursework in classical and modern computer vision, with hands-on project work in image registration, image segmentation, camera calibration, multi-view geometry, and related image analysis techniques.
- Proficiency in Python and/or C++ demonstrated through research, coursework, internships, or academic projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience applying mathematical and statistical methods to formulate and solve engineering problems.
- Experience with image-based deep learning methods for computer vision applications.
- Experience using AI-assisted coding tools for software development, prototyping, and debugging.
- Publications in leading peer-reviewed conferences or journals such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, or ICIP.
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, prototype, and evaluate computer vision, image analysis, signal processing, and machine learning algorithms for semiconductor wafer inspection and metrology applications.
- Conduct benchmarking and validation studies to assess algorithm accuracy, robustness, computational efficiency, and overall performance.
- Implement, optimize, and maintain product-quality algorithmic software in Python and C++ for production and deployment.
- Collaborate with software, systems, applications, and compute infrastructure teams to integrate algorithms into production products.
- Document technical findings and communicate results through reports, presentations, and design reviews.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Potential eligibility for a bonus program
- Potential eligibility for a stock award program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
