KLA · 6 hours ago
Algorithm Engineer - Deep Learning (E)
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$136K/yr - $232K/yr
0+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. They are seeking a full-time Deep Learning Algorithm Engineer to pioneer Deep Learning and GenAI for image processing and computer vision applications in the semiconductor process control business.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Understand state-of-the-art (SOTA) deep learning and GenAI models
Connect SOTA DL modeling approaches to domain problem statements
Analyze modeling requirements based on product feature requirements
Design deep learning and GenAI models to meet modeling requirements
Implement modeling prototypes and perform analysis
Perform model training and/or tuning on domain datasets
Evaluate and validate model performance against defined metrics
Analyze model performance bottlenecks
Design new DL modules or components to improve performance
Optimize DL or GenAI model throughput and/or cost
Perform A/B testing between models on real data
Work and communicate collaboratively with peers
Present ideas, concepts, and results in professional technical settings
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related quantitative fields
Academic or industrial experience applying deep learning or GenAI to real-world problem(s), with impactful results
In-depth experience applying deep learning, Vision Foundation Models (VFM), or Vision Language Models (VLM) in at least one of the following areas: computer vision, image processing, robotics, NLP, or equivalent
Experience with GenAI coding tools, vibe coding, or vibe engineering
Proficiency in Python and one additional programming language from: C++, Java, Rust, Go
Proficiency in at least one deep learning framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or equivalent)
Demonstrated deep learning expertise via technical publications in top conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, KDD, SIGGRAPH, etc.) and/or industrial patents and/or impactful open-source projects is required
Travel required: up to 10%
Doctorate (academic) degree with 0 years of related work experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of related work experience
Demonstrated deep learning expertise via technical publications in top conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, KDD, SIGGRAPH, etc.) and/or industrial patents and/or impactful open-source projects is required
Travel required: up to 10%
Preferred
Experience with DL model optimization for reduced precision (e.g., FP8, FP4) is a plus
Experience with VFM pretraining or post-training is a plus
Experience in semiconductor process control is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Other voluntary benefits
401(K) including company matching
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
Student debt assistance
Tuition reimbursement program
Development and career growth opportunities and programs
Financial planning benefits
Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
Paid time off
Paid company holidays
Family care and bonding leave
Company
KLA
Kla creates tools and services that promote innovation in the electronics industry.
10001+ employees
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