Location
Milpitas, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/26/2026
Compensation
$136,300 - $231,700 per year
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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