Lead Algorithm Developer: Vision & AI for Semiconductors

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks an expert to lead research, design, development and implementation of algorithmic modules for image processing and computer vision. You will assess algorithm feasibility, gather data, review literature, and drive production-ready solutions with hardware-aware optimization.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MS with 5+ years in CV/DL, CUDA/GPU, and have strong Python, C++, MATLAB experience and hands-on TensorFlow/PyTorch.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in CV/DL, image processing, or AI research.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, design, development and implementation of image processing and CV modules.
• Assess algorithm feasibility, collect data, review literature, and drive production-ready solutions.
• Prototype approaches and optimize for hardware constraints.

Skills

Computer Vision

Image Processing

DL Technology

CUDA

GPU Programming

C++

Python

MATLAB

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AI Tools

Semiconductor Industry Experience

Team/Project Management

Education

PhD or MS in Electrical Eng./CS/Mech/Applied Math/Physics

Tools

CUDA

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks an expert to lead research, design, development and implementation of algorithmic modules for image processing and computer vision. You will assess algorithm feasibility, gather data, review literature, and drive production-ready solutions with hardware-aware optimization.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MS with 5+ years in CV/DL, CUDA/GPU, and have strong Python, C++, MATLAB experience and hands-on TensorFlow/PyTorch.