Algorithm Engineer

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Milpitas, CAtime type:
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Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
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** Company Overview
** 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.
** Group/Division
** With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chip makers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers.

The RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.
** Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
** KLA is seeking a driven and innovative engineer to join our Algorithm Group within the Reticle Product Division. This role involves improving expertise in image processing, computer vision, mathematics, and software engineering to develop algorithms for KLA’s state-of-art inspection platforms.
** Key Responsibilities**:  
** Algorithm Development*
* • Design and implement sophisticated algorithms for image segmentation, classification, and defect detection tailored to our inspection systems  
• Translate complex engineering challenges into generalized mathematical models and develop custom algorithmic solutions  Innovation and Execution  
• Drive innovation by proposing novel approaches and writing production-level code  
• Support customer deployments and ensure seamless integration of algorithmic solutions including occasional international travel
** Multi-functional Collaboration*
* • Operate independently while partnering with hardware teams to optimize image quality and manage error budgets based on algorithmic performance
** Software Engineering*
* • Develop scalable, high-performance software solutions in C++ using object-oriented programming techniques
** Qualifications**:
** Technical Skills*
* • Strong foundation in image and signal processing  
• Proficient in algorithm development using C++ and Python in Unix/Linux environments  
• Experience with linear and non-linear optimization techniques  
• Familiarity with machine learning methods for imaging applications
** Soft Skills*
* • Outstanding problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal skills
** Minimum Qualifications
** Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 3 years related work experience;
Master's Level Degree and relevant professional experience of 5 years;

Base Pay Range: $ - $ Annually Primary

Location:

USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’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,…