Algorithm Engineer High Performance Computing

To make electronics you need chips wafers transistors reticles and... To make these you must see test and manufacture them at scalefaster and better than ever before. Thats where KLA comes in. Whether youre early in your career or an experienced professional youll solve complex challenges work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs builds and sells KLAs product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI data centers automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection metrology and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips specialty semiconductors wafers reticles advanced packaging process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes IC substrates and PCB manufacturing including etch and deposition component inspection and imaging and analytics. The RAPID division leads the industry in reticle inspection solutions helping ensure high lithography yields and cost-effective semiconductor manufacturing. Its systems support both mask shops and fabs by detecting defects early in the process enabling faster more reliable production.

What Youll Do

In this role you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Position Description

KLA is seeking a highly motivated Algorithm Engineer to join the Algorithm Group within the Reticle Product this role you will develop advanced algorithms that power next-generation reticle inspection systems used in semiconductor manufacturing.

You will work at the intersection of algorithm development high-performance computing and software engineering to solve complex technical challenges and advance the performance and capabilities of KLAs semiconductor inspection systems.

Key Responsibilities

Algorithm Development

• Design develop and optimize algorithms for pattern classification defect detection and optical imaging modeling within advanced semiconductor inspection systems.
• Develop high-performance production-quality software using modern C.
• Design implement and optimize GPU-accelerated solutions using CUDA C.
• Improve algorithm performance through parallel computing profiling memory optimization and performance tuning across CPU and GPU architectures.
• Analyze large datasets to improve algorithm robustness accuracy and throughput.
• Collaborate with hardware optics systems applications and product engineering teams to optimize inspection performance.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical and customer issues while supporting the deployment of algorithms into production. Occasional international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CUDA C GPU programming parallel computing and high-performance computing.
• Experience developing computationally intensive algorithms and software.
• Experience in semiconductor inspection computational lithography computational optical imaging image processing or related technical domains.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Applied Mathematics Physics or a related technical field; or
• MS in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Applied Mathematics Physics or a related technical field with 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong background in algorithm development numerical methods optimization or related technical disciplines.
• Strong proficiency in modern C software development.
• Experience developing and optimizing software applications for CPU and/or GPU architectures.
• Strong analytical debugging and problem-solving skills.

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools metrology systems process solutions and computational analytics that make electronics possible tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $136300.00 - $199900.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLAs total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical dental vision life and 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 and paid company holidays and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors including state minimum pay wage rates location job-related skills experience and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Use of AI Statement

At KLA our interviews seek to understand your individual skills problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation the use of AI recording tools or other technologies to generate suggest or provide responses during interviewswhether virtual or in personis not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at 1- to request accommodation.

For additional information view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.