Remote ALD Expert for AI-Driven Semiconductors

Zekai; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work (US-based)

Long-term contract

Flexible hours

Job summary

Zekai is seeking experts in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and thin-film processes to support a frontier AI research lab building models for semiconductors and physical sciences. This is hands-on, expert-level work performed remotely for a US-based team, with up to 40 hours per week on a long-term contract.

Apply deep domain knowledge to generate and structure model-ready data, review AI-generated reasoning for accuracy, and design challenging ALD/semiconductor problems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, or troubleshooting ALD processes.
• Deep knowledge of thin-film deposition for semiconductors or advanced packaging.
• Understanding of precursor chemistry and surface reaction mechanisms.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, or ellipsometry.
• Advanced degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a relevant field.
• Strong written English with ability to explain technical reasoning precisely.

Responsibilities

• Contribute domain expertise across ALD process development, precursor chemistry, and thin-film characterization to build high-quality training and evaluation data.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning, catching errors and improving technical accuracy.
• Design and solve challenging, expert-level problems in ALD and semiconductor processing.
• Rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria, with clear written reasoning.
• Structure technical knowledge - process parameters, recipes, characterization results - into well-organized, model-ready data.
• Deliver reliable, high-quality work within defined timelines.

Skills

ALD processes

Thin-film deposition

Precursor chemistry

Surface reactions

Written English

Education

PhD/MS or equivalent in materials science/chemistry/chemical engineering/physics

Tools

XRD

SEM

TEM

XPS

Ellipsometry

Job description

Zekai is seeking experts in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and thin-film processes to support a frontier AI research lab building models for semiconductors and physical sciences. This is hands-on, expert-level work performed remotely for a US-based team, with up to 40 hours per week on a long-term contract.

Apply deep domain knowledge to generate and structure model-ready data, review AI-generated reasoning for accuracy, and design challenging ALD/semiconductor problems.