Algorithm Developer - Intern

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

21h

About The Position

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 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. This internship provides hands‑on experience in the research, development, and prototyping of computer vision and machine learning algorithms for semiconductor applications. The intern will work under the guidance of senior engineers and contribute to algorithm development efforts supporting defect detection, classification, metrology, and image analysis.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework or project experience in computer vision, image processing, machine learning, or deep learning
• Programming experience in Python and/or C/C++
• Familiarity with ML/DL frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI‑assisted coding tools is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation and prototyping of classical and ML/DL‑based computer vision algorithms
• Support feasibility studies through data analysis, literature review, and experimentation
• Develop proof‑of‑concept implementations to address real customer use cases
• Collaborate with software, systems, and applications teams to help integrate and test algorithm solutions
• Participate in performance analysis and optimization of algorithms for efficiency and scalability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern