Group/Division
With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers 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. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is seeking a motivated algorithm engineer to join our algorithm group in the AI & Modeling Center of Excellence in Ann Arbor, MI, USA. In this position, you will bring your academic background and industry experience to develop and integrate algorithms into KLA's innovative reticle inspection platforms. You will contribute technical expertise in a highly collaborative team to research, develop, and deliver production-grade algorithms involving Image Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision techniques.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to novel image processing, signal processing, defect detection and analysis, and optimization algorithms balancing mathematical rigor and computational complexity through comprehensive data analysis
• Evaluate and productize AI-based, deep learning, and other novel approaches that complement and improve the performance of existing algorithms in the inspection space
• Explore signal processing algorithms for system-level analysis of imaging data
• Collaborate with software and computer groups to design and implement data management, model training and inference flows
• Bring forward creative ideas, develop proof-of-concepts, integrate algorithms into production code, and work with other team members in Ann Arbor and in global project teams

Qualifications

• PhD Level Degree with foundation in signal/image processing
• Academic or work experience required in any of the following areas: Signal/Image Processing, Applied Mathematics, Detection, Computational Imaging, Computer Vision
• Practical experience with Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or Artificial Intelligence, for images, is preferred
• Experience prototyping Algorithms using MATLAB or Python, and implementing algorithms using full-stack experience with object-oriented programming (OOP/OOD) in C++ under Linux is preferred
• Familiarity with any of the following is a plus: Linear and Nonlinear Optimization techniques, Statistical Models, CUDA/GPU Programming frameworks, and Data Analysis and Visualization tools
• Great teammate with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What will differentiate you:

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of and hands-on experience with image processing, computer vision, and related topics in deep learning.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $105,900.00 - $180,000.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

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. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.