Algorithms Developer Tech Lead

About the role

KLA's Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells inspection, metrology and analytics systems that help chip manufacturers meet quality standards for AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Its Optical Metrology Division combines hardware and software to improve yield and efficiency. As Algorithms Developer Tech Lead, you will research and develop algorithms for the next generation of optical metrology for semiconductor devices, working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with little day-to-day instruction.

Key responsibilities

• Research and develop innovative algorithms for optical metrology of semiconductor devices
• Define challenges, carry out feasibility research, define concepts, develop solutions, run qualification tests and implement on tool
• Analyze data and evaluate multiple factors in problems of diverse scope
• Select methods and techniques with good judgment
• Collaborate with senior internal and external personnel

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Engineering or Physics, or M.Sc. with at least 3 years of experience (mandatory)
• Proven experience in signal or image processing (mandatory)
• Experience in algorithm development and implementation (mandatory)
• Experience in the semiconductor industry and ability to lead in the future are advantages

Required skills

• Algorithm development and implementation in MATLAB / Python
• Signal or image processing
• Optical systems / microscopy (an advantage)