Innovative Image Processing & Computer Vision Algorithms Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) including company matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking researchers and software engineers to develop advanced image‑processing and computer‑vision algorithms for wafer inspection. You will analyze large inspection datasets, identify root causes, and work with Applications, Systems, and Software teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes Python, MATLAB, C++, and GPU-accelerated computing, with opportunities to apply ML/DL techniques to boost detection accuracy and throughput.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with industry experience in computer vision or imaging.
• Strong background in image processing and machine learning research.
• Experience with large datasets and production-quality software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize image-processing and computer-vision algorithms for wafer inspection.
• Analyze large-scale inspection data to identify root causes and improve metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Applications, Systems, and Software Engineering.
• Prototype using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools and transition to production-grade software.
• Apply ML/DL approaches to improve inspection performance and robustness.
• Drive data-driven validation plans and performance metrics for new features.

Skills

Image processing

Computer vision

Pattern recognition

Python

MATLAB

C++

GPU/CUDA

Linux development

Machine learning

Deep learning

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Computer Science/Engineering/Physics or related

Master's degree or equivalent with 3+ years industry experience

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

CUDA

Linux

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking researchers and software engineers to develop advanced image‑processing and computer‑vision algorithms for wafer inspection. You will analyze large inspection datasets, identify root causes, and work with Applications, Systems, and Software teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes Python, MATLAB, C++, and GPU-accelerated computing, with opportunities to apply ML/DL techniques to boost detection accuracy and throughput.