Algorithm Engineer – GPU-Accelerated Defect Detection

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA is seeking a talented Algorithm Engineer in Milpitas, CA to design and implement advanced algorithms for reticle inspection platforms. You will work on modern C++, GPU computing, and scalable solutions to improve system performance and customer value.

Responsibilities include developing high-performance software, collaborating with hardware and applications teams, and applying ML/DL techniques where applicable.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with 3+ / 6+ years in algorithm development, numerical methods, image processing, or computer vision.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ and production software development.
• Experience with CPU and/or GPU performance-oriented software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize algorithms for pattern analysis, defect detection, and data processing in semiconductor inspection systems.
• Translate technical requirements into mathematical models and scalable algorithmic solutions.
• Analyze large-scale datasets and optimize performance for accuracy and throughput.
• Evaluate machine learning/deep learning techniques to address inspection/classification challenges.
• Drive production-quality software solutions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support algorithm deployment and system integration, including occasional international travel.

Skills

CUDA C++

GPU programming

Parallel computing

High-performance computing

Python

Image processing

Machine learning

Deep learning

Mathematical modeling

Software engineering

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field

MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field

Tools

CUDA

Job description

KLA is seeking a talented Algorithm Engineer in Milpitas, CA to design and implement advanced algorithms for reticle inspection platforms. You will work on modern C++, GPU computing, and scalable solutions to improve system performance and customer value.

Responsibilities include developing high-performance software, collaborating with hardware and applications teams, and applying ML/DL techniques where applicable.