Senior AI & Image Processing Engineer

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

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA seeks a Senior Algorithm Engineer to join the Surfscan division, developing advanced algorithms for wafer inspection, image and signal processing, and AI-powered metrology.

You will own the full algorithm life cycle from modeling to production software, collaborate across global teams, and contribute to performance optimization on CPU and GPU. A PhD is preferred; strong programming in C/C++ and Matlab/Python is required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in algorithm development for image/signal processing and AI.
• Strong foundation in quantitative methods and data analysis.
• Experience with production-grade software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop image, signal processing and AI algorithms for wafer inspection systems.
• Model, prototype, and implement production-quality software for algorithms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across global sites for testing and validation.
• Characterize performance and optimize CPU/GPU implementations (SSE/AVX, CUDA).

Skills

C/C++ programming

Matlab/Python programming

GPU programming

Image processing

Machine learning / deep learning

Algorithm development

Education

PhD in EE, CS or Physics

Master's degree with related experience

Bachelor's degree with related experience

Tools

CUDA

Job description

KLA in Milpitas, CA seeks a Senior Algorithm Engineer to join the Surfscan division, developing advanced algorithms for wafer inspection, image and signal processing, and AI-powered metrology.

You will own the full algorithm life cycle from modeling to production software, collaborate across global teams, and contribute to performance optimization on CPU and GPU. A PhD is preferred; strong programming in C/C++ and Matlab/Python is required.