Senior AI Engineer (E)

KLA • Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

Senior AI Engineers are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Senior AI Engineering talent community, we are interested in learning about your background. Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA. MACH, the software data analytics division in KLA is looking for a passionate and motivated Senior AI Engineer with experience developing, evaluating, deploying, and monitoring Agentic AI applications that go beyond traditional machine and deep learning. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for working with the division’s AI Working Group integrating Agentic AI across various products to solve complex challenges in semiconductor manufacturing. The candidate will be involved in technical/architectural design, identifying suitable technology stacks, and hands-on development and will be working with a talented cross-functional team integrating these intelligent agents into applications and workflows that enhance efficiency, quality, and innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years in AI/ML development, with strong exposure to agent-based systems or reinforcement learning, having designed, evaluated, deployed, and monitored such applications.
• At least 5 years of total post-graduation working experience in software engineering, preferably including Machine Learning and Deep Learning.
• Proficiency in key programming languages and APIs such as Python, JavaScript, Angular/Vue, C/C++, PyTorch.
• Experience developing web-based front-ends.
• Understanding of cloud platforms and MLOps for scalable AI deployment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to easily work in a dynamic cross-functional environment.
• Strong ability to be flexible with evolving requirements and onboard latest technologies and models.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LLM pre-training is optional, but a significant advantage.
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and data pipelines is a plus.
• Minor in Mathematics is optional, but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement agentic AI solutions for semiconductor applications.
• Develop multi-agent systems that collaborate across semiconductor domains.
• Integrate reasoning, planning, and reinforcement learning into AI workflows
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and data teams to ensure seamless deployment, usability and user-experience.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies in agent-based AI and apply them to real-world semiconductor challenges.

Benefits

• KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
• Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees