Algorithm Engineer

KLA; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive family-friendly benefits

Résumé du poste

KLA in Leuven, Belgium is looking for an Algorithm Engineer to develop smart algorithms for advanced inspection systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and tackle real-world inspection problems to contribute directly to the semiconductor industry.

This role requires a Master’s in Computer Science or Engineering. The ideal candidate should possess a solid foundation in machine vision, C/C++, and be fluent in English. KLA offers a family-friendly work environment with great growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in machine vision and software development.
• Initial professional experience or relevant academic projects is a plus.
• Strong interest in emerging hardware trends and computer-vision libraries.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop software for advanced inspection solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to validate and integrate new inspection flows.
• Support field engineers, gaining end-to-end understanding of products.

Connaissances

Machine vision

C/C++ programming

Python

Linux environments

Deep-learning concepts

Formation

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Outils

Open-source tools

Description du poste

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 been made 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 invests 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 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

The ICOS Vision Systems division focuses on the backend of the line semiconductor industry providing fully automated tools to inspect and sort finished integrated circuit packages. For more than 15 years, ICOS has been a market leader with tray‑to‑tray and tray‑to‑tape inspection and sorting tools found in the production facilities of all major chipmakers in the world. Our market‑leading technology and superior customer service requires strong talent in optics, machine control, algorithms and applications within our engineering teams. The ICOS division headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium with additional engineering and manufacturing operations in Singapore and Shenzhen (China).

Job Description

Kick‑start your career as an Algorithm Engineer by working on the “Vision Engine”, the brain of our inspection systems. By using groundbreaking technology and developing smart algorithms, from classic computer vision to modern machine learning, we can solve challenging real‑world inspection problems. Through teamwork and growth opportunities you will become an expert on our high‑performance vision systems and contribute directly to support our customers. At KLA, early‑career engineers grow by working side‑by‑side with experienced experts, contributing to real products that shape the semiconductor industry. You will join collaborative, multidisciplinary teams where knowledge sharing, mentorship and technical excellence are part of everyday work. Through hands‑on projects, guidance from senior engineers and exposure to real customer challenges, you will continuously expand both your technical skills and system‑level understanding. If you thrive in a team environment, enjoy learning every day and want your work to truly matter, KLA offers the ideal place to build a strong and rewarding engineering career.

Your work involves

• Designing and developing software for advanced inspection solutions, translating customer requirements into high‑quality, maintainable software used in state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing environments.
• Collaborating with multiple software teams to validate and integrate new inspection flows, ensuring they are scalable, reliable and ready for deployment on KLA inspection machines.
• Working together with senior engineers to evaluate and introduce modern software tools and development practices, continuously improving efficiency and the development environment on Linux and Windows.
• Supporting field engineers and the Applications (APPS) team, contributing to the full process flow of the vision system and gaining a strong end‑to‑end understanding of our products.
• Occasional travel to customers, helping you build real‑world insight into customer use cases and the impact of your work in production environments.

Requirements

• A solid foundation in machine vision and software development, combined with curiosity and motivation, enables you to grow into solving increasingly complex inspection challenges.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. Initial professional experience (or strong hands‑on academic projects) is a plus, but above all we value your passion for technology, drive to learn and motivation to make a difference.
• Good understanding of object‑oriented programming, with practical experience in C/C++ gained through coursework, projects or early career roles. Exposure to Python and deep‑learning concepts is a plus.
• Experience working with Linux environments and open‑source tools, at least at project or academic level, with the ambition to deepen this knowledge in a professional setting.
• Strong interest in new technologies, including emerging hardware trends, modern software frameworks and computer‑vision libraries, with curiosity to experiment and learn.
• Analytical mindset and strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration within international, multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years.

Benefits

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.