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Algorithm Development Engineer

KLA
Milpitas, CA Full-time 12/2/2025 $130,400 - $221,700 a year
Master's Entry-LevelUndergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience

Job Description

Join a dynamic team at KLA focused on developing advanced algorithms for optical metrology in semiconductor manufacturing, enhancing precision and quality in measurements of nanoscale films and structures.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree, or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience.
  • Degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics or a related field.
  • Proficiency in developing efficient C++ implementations of numeric algorithms.
  • Experience with application development using Microsoft Visual Studio.
  • Strong knowledge in optics, electromagnetic wave propagation, semiconductor materials, and signal processing.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
  • Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop advanced algorithms to improve measurement precision and quality.
  • Implement algorithms within a robust, high-reliability numeric library architecture.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and application scientists to troubleshoot algorithm-related challenges.
  • Explore broader aspects of algorithm-centric software development.