Vision AI Algorithm Engineer Intern

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Ph.D.-level researcher in Milpitas to advance machine learning and computer vision for semiconductor inspection. You will prototype algorithms, evaluate performance on large image datasets, and develop production-ready software using Modern C++ and Python.

Join a team that collaborates with algorithm, software, and systems engineers to deploy scalable, production-grade solutions that push lithography and defect detection forward.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in computer vision, image processing, ML, DL, or pattern recognition.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python; familiarity with ML frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Apply ML and DL techniques to image transformation and defect detection.
• Analyze large-scale image datasets and evaluate algorithm performance.
• Prototype algorithms using Python, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.
• Develop production-quality software using Modern C++ and Python.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deploy solutions into production.

Skills

Computer Vision

C++

Python

ML frameworks

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Data Science

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Modern C++

Job description

KLA is seeking a Ph.D.-level researcher in Milpitas to advance machine learning and computer vision for semiconductor inspection. You will prototype algorithms, evaluate performance on large image datasets, and develop production-ready software using Modern C++ and Python.

Join a team that collaborates with algorithm, software, and systems engineers to deploy scalable, production-grade solutions that push lithography and defect detection forward.