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Algorithm Engineer

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/26/2026

Compensation

$136,300 - $231,700 per year

PhD Entry-Level
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.3% approval-2% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

KLA is seeking an experienced Algorithm Engineer to join the Algorithm Group within the Reticle Product Division. This role focuses on the design and development of advanced algorithms for KLA’s innovative inspection platforms. The position requires expertise in image processing, computer vision, mathematics, and software engineering. The successful candidate will collaborate with field teams and customers to ensure seamless integration of algorithmic solutions.

Requirements

  • PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
  • PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 6+ years of relevant experience.
  • Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement advanced algorithms for image segmentation, classification, and defect detection tailored to inspection systems.
  • Translate complex requirements into generalized mathematical models and develop customized algorithmic solutions.
  • Drive innovation by proposing novel approaches and delivering production-quality, maintainable code.
  • Collaborate with field teams and customers to support algorithm deployments and ensure seamless integration of algorithmic solutions to inspection systems.
  • Develop robust, scalable software using modern C++ and object-oriented programming principles.
  • Contribute to long-term codebase health through thoughtful design, refactoring, and clear documentation.
  • Operate independently while partnering with hardware teams to optimize image quality and manage error budgets based on algorithmic performance.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Kla Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

63

FY2026

Approval rate

96.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

84

FY2026

Entry-level share

7.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-2%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-79%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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