Senior Algorithm Engineer

KLA•Milpitas, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

KLA is seeking a highly motivated Senior Algorithm Engineer to join the Surfscan division, where you will be part of a collaborative team developing advanced algorithms that power industry-leading wafer inspection solutions! This role focuses on the development of image, signal processing and artificial intelligence algorithms for the next generations of optical inspection and metrology systems. The responsibilities of this position cover the entire life cycle of algorithms, including modeling, proof-of-concept design, production software design and implementation, performance characterization, documentation and user support. Since algorithms can affect many aspects of the system, significant amount of time be spent on cross-function team collaboration for prototyping and testing.

Requirements

Proven innovative track record.
Solid fundamental knowledge in algorithm development, including image segmentation, texture analysis, classification, feature extraction, statistical data analysis, signal processing, filter theory, machine learning, deep learning.
C/C++ programming skills.
Matlab/Python programming skills.
Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and/or in a team.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; OR Master's Level Degree and 3 years related work experience; OR Bachelor's Level Degree and 5 years related work experience.

Nice To Haves

CPU optimization (SSE/AVX) programming.
GPU (CUDA) programming.

Responsibilities

Development of image, signal processing and artificial intelligence algorithms for optical inspection and metrology systems.
Modeling of algorithms.
Proof-of-concept design of algorithms.
Production software design and implementation of algorithms.
Performance characterization of algorithms.
Documentation of algorithms.
User support for algorithms.
Cross-function team collaboration for prototyping and testing.