Company Overview
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.
Job Description
Responsibilities
The team is responsible for real-time algorithms research and development. This individual will utilize his/her strong skills in image processing, computer vision, deep learning, mathematics, and software to build algorithms for the world most advanced wafer inspection platforms. Responsibilities of this position include
Analyze the signal and noise characteristics of current and emerging IC yield limiting defects, formulating algorithmic solutions, and validating them via simulation and prototyping.
Work with product system engineering team to define the algorithm performance specification and use it to guide the algorithm design and implementation.
Act as the algorithm representative during system level hardware/software integration.
Provide algorithm technical support during product demo and beta testing, work with domain experts from other functional teams on special customer engagement projects.
Participate in software quality assurance activities required by the software development process.
Qualifications
Strong background in image processing, computer vision, math, deep learning and/or pattern recognition
Significant experience of C++ development in both windows and Linux environment
Strong mathematic skills in linear algebra and optimization
Ability to formulate solutions through analyzing complex data
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge in semi-conductor photo-lithography or VLSI process is desired but not required
PhD candidate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics
Minimum Qualifications
Some College
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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