Sr. Algorithm Engineer (Image Processing)

Job Description

Join KLA in Michigan as an Image Processing Algorithm Engineer to work on cutting-edge technologies in the semiconductor industry.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Math, or Physics or related field preferred.
• Hands-on experience in image processing, including spectral/spatial filtering, model-based methods, and inverse problems.
• Strong skills in algorithm prototyping Python and implementation (C++/Linux).
• Experience across the algorithm stack: data pipelines, backend systems, compute optimization (CUDA)

Responsibilities

• Support external customers in advancing their semiconductor roadmaps by leveraging cutting-edge technologies.
• Design and develop novel image processing algorithms for KLA’s next-generation inspection systems.
• Prototype in Python and implement high-performance solutions in C++ on Linux platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring concepts from idea to product.
• Work effectively with large, complex C++ codebases—navigating legacy systems, implementing new features, and ensuring maintainability and scalability.
• Contribute across the entire algorithm development stack—from initial prototyping to deploying and running the solution on high-performance computing systems (C++/CUDA)

Benefits

• Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.