KLA is seeking a motivated AI Engineer to join the Reticle And Photomask Inspection Division (RAPID). This role focuses on designing and developing deep learning models combined with classical methods to enhance KLA's inspection platforms. The team is dedicated to innovation and collaboration, working closely with other teams and customers to ensure seamless integration of AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in deep learning and computer vision.

• PhD or MS in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Significant experience in deep learning, especially for computer vision and image understanding
• Proficiency with modern deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow and Python
• Experience in C++ production software development and object-oriented programming

• Design, train, and deploy deep learning models for image understanding tasks such as image translation, segmentation, anomaly detection, and defect analysis on inspection systems
• Abstract specific tasks into generalized mathematical problems and devise customized models and algorithmic solutions
• Curate and manage datasets; establish rigorous training, validation, and evaluation pipelines
• Drive innovation by proposing novel approaches and delivering production-quality, maintainable code
• Identify technical bottlenecks and balance model sophistication against computational complexity through comprehensive data analysis
• Improve model accuracy and optimize models for inference throughput, including GPU-accelerated and high-performance computing
• Collaborate directly with other teams to co-optimize algorithms along with other sub-systems for best overall system design
• Work with field teams and customers to support model deployments and ensure seamless integration of AI solutions to inspection systems at customer sites

• 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.