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. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us. 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, we are interested in learning about your background. Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA. Responsibilities and Scope: KLA is seeking a motivated individual with a growth mindset for a Staff Algo engineer position in a world-class algorithm group within the reticle product division (RAPID). The successful candidate will be a technical lead on algorithm solutions for most advanced imaging systems for mask inspection. Hands-on in development of algorithmic solutions for image modeling and processing from requirements gathering, rigorous concept formulation, prototyping, to productization. Develop into a subject matter expert in inspection algorithms for mask inspection. Identify technical bottlenecks and lead path-finding efforts to contribute to product roadmap to meet projected industry needs. Engage directly with systems, optics, sensors & HPC teams to co-optimize algorithms along with other sub-systems for best overall system design. Collaborate and influence team members to achieve excellence in technical rigor and development agility with customer focus.