About the job
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.
Responsibilities
Contribute to novel image processing, defect detection and analysis, and optimization algorithms balancing sophistication and computational complexity through comprehensive data analysis
Evaluate and productize deep learning and other novel approaches that complement and improve the performance of existing algorithms in the inspection space
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
Minimum
Master's OR PhD Level Degree with foundation in signal/image processing
Academic or work experience required in any of the following areas: Image Processing, Detection, Image-Based Metrology, Computational Imaging, Computer Vision
Preferred
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, CUDA/GPU Programming frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow), and Data Analysis and Visualization tools
Great teammate with excellent written and verbal communication skills.