Algorithm Manager

Company Overview

KLA is a worldwide leader in electronics for the semiconductor production industry, underpinning the creation of virtually all electronic gadgets such as laptops, smartphones, wearables, VR devices, and smart cars. The company specializes in designing systems and innovations for wafer, reticle, IC, packaging, PCB, and flat panel display manufacturing. Pioneering breakthroughs start with extensive research and development, with KLA investing 15% of its sales back into R&D. Teams of physicists, engineers, and data scientists collaborate globally to expedite developing tomorrow's tech.

Group/Division Background

With over four decades of semiconductor process control expertise, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG) supports chipmakers in swiftly scaling next-generation devices. The LS-SWIFT Division provides patterned wafer inspection systems used extensively in semiconductor manufacturing, serving markets including foundry, logic, memory, automotive, MEMS, and advanced packaging worldwide. LS-SWIFT systems deliver cost-efficient patterned wafer defect detection and comprehensive wafer surface inspections essential for diverse fabs.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead technically in algorithm design and development for wafer inspection solutions.
• Collaborate closely with system, product, and domain experts to set and meet algorithm performance targets driven by customer needs.
• Guide and inspire engineering teams to resolve complex technical challenges and conduct investigations.
• Act as the algorithms team's representative in system-level hardware and software integrations.
• Create, validate, and deploy algorithms in image processing, computer vision, and machine learning.
• Contribute to software quality assurance and reliability throughout the development process.

Qualifications and Skills

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or alternatively an MTech/MS/BTech/BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with over 6 years' experience.
• Extensive expertise in image processing and computer vision, with experience in machine learning and deep learning.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and MATLAB programming languages, especially on Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Practical experience in object-oriented and/or functional programming paradigms.
• Knowledge of Python and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities suited to fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with emerging leadership qualities.

Additional Information

This role entails leading a highly skilled algorithm team within the LS-SWIFT division to deliver advanced real-time image processing and machine learning solutions critical to the performance of KLA's wafer inspection products.

KLA offers a competitive and inclusive rewards package tailored to diverse employee needs and proudly promotes equal employment opportunities.

Important Notice

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