Senior AI Engineer

KLA; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in Dresden is seeking a passionate Senior AI Engineer to develop agentic AI applications in semiconductor manufacturing. The role involves architecting solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and integrating emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and innovation. Candidates should possess a Master's or Doctorate degree along with strong AI/ML experience and programming skills. Join a dynamic environment focused on cutting-edge technology and contribute to impactful projects.

Leistungen

Competitive family-friendly total rewards package

Inclusive environment benefits

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in AI/ML development with strong exposure to agent-based systems.
• Experience with LLM pre-training is a plus.
• Proficiency in key programming languages like Python and C/C++.

Aufgaben

• Architect and implement agentic AI solutions for semiconductor applications.
• Collaborate with hardware, software and data teams.
• Develop multi-agent systems that collaborate across semiconductor domains.

Kenntnisse

AI/ML development

Agent-based systems

Reinforcement learning

Python

JavaScript

C/C++

PyTorch

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Doctorate in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree

Tools

AWS

Jobbeschreibung

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

Enabling the movement toward advanced chip design, KLA’s Measurement Analytics and Control group (MACH) is looking for the best and brightest research scientists, software engineers, application development engineers and senior product technology process engineers to join our team. The MACH team’s mission is to collaborate with our customers to innovate technologies and solutions that detect and control highly complex process variations at their source rather than compensate for them at later stages of the manufacturing process. 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. Our MACH team develops leading‑edge solutions for patterning process analytics and control technologies thereby providing customers with critical insight at the feature level, field level and cross‑wafer analysis. Our teams also develop advanced modeling, simulation, data analytics and process control modeling technologies. As a member of the MACH team you’ll be joining the most sophisticated and successful process‑control company in the semiconductor industry working across functions to solve the most complex technical problems in the digital age.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

MACH, the software data analytics division in KLA, is looking for a passionate and motivated Senior AI Engineer with experience developing, evaluating, deploying and monitoring Agentic AI applications that go beyond traditional machine and deep learning. In this role the candidate will be responsible for working with the division’s AI Working Group, integrating Agentic AI across various products to solve complex challenges in semiconductor manufacturing. The candidate will be involved in technical/architectural design, identifying suitable technology stacks and hands‑on development and will be working with a talented cross‑functional team integrating these intelligent agents into applications and workflows that enhance efficiency, quality and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement agentic AI solutions for semiconductor applications
• Develop multi‑agent systems that collaborate across semiconductor domains
• Integrate reasoning, planning and reinforcement learning into AI workflows
• Collaborate with hardware, software and data teams to ensure seamless deployment, usability and user‑experience
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies in agent‑based AI and apply them to real‑world semiconductor challenges

Skills & Experience

5 years in AI/ML development with strong exposure to agent‑based systems or reinforcement learning having designed, evaluated, deployed and monitored such applications

Experience with LLM pre‑training is optional but a significant advantage

At least 5 years of total post‑graduation working experience in software engineering preferably including Machine Learning and Deep Learning

Proficiency in key programming languages and APIs such as Python, JavaScript, Angular/Vue, C/C++, PyTorch

Experience developing web‑based front‑ends

Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and data pipelines is a plus

Understanding of cloud platforms and MLOps for scalable AI deployment

Strong communication skills and ability to easily work in a dynamic cross‑functional environment

Strong ability to be flexible with evolving requirements and onboard latest technologies and models

Academic Background

Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field

Minor in Mathematics is optional but preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

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.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

• APIs
• C/C++
• Computer Graphics
• Go
• React
• Redux
• Node.js
• AWS
• Library Services
• Assembly
• GraphQL
• High Voltage

Employment Information

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1