AI/ML Software Engineer - Semiconductor Vision

KLA

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 166,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

KLA in Austin, TX, is seeking a Software AI Engineer to develop next-generation artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions supporting semiconductor process control, inspection, and metrology systems.

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of AI, computer vision, algorithm development, and high-performance software engineering to deliver scalable solutions that drive product innovation and customer value.

Qualifications

MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, AI, ML or related field.
Strong programming experience in Python and C++.
Experience developing and deploying ML or DL solutions.
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, software engineering principles, and OO design.
Experience working in Linux development environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML algorithms for semiconductor inspection, metrology, and process control applications.
Build and optimize machine learning models using large-scale engineering and manufacturing datasets.
Develop software systems supporting model training, validation, deployment, and inference workflows.
Collaborate with algorithm, software, application, and product teams to integrate AI into production systems.
Evaluate emerging AI technologies and develop proof-of-concept solutions for new product capabilities.
Improve performance and scalability through optimization techniques including parallel computing, GPU acceleration, and efficient software architectures.
Contribute to cloud-enabled and edge-computing AI solutions for semiconductor equipment platforms.
Drive technical innovation while maintaining software quality, reliability, and maintainability.