Senior Algorithm Engineer

Job Title

Senior Algorithm Engineer

Role Summary

Develop advanced computational, AI-driven, and physics-based algorithms for optical metrology, inspection, and semiconductor process control. Work within the Films and Scatterometry Technologies (FaST) division alongside software, optics, systems, and hardware engineers to deliver production-ready algorithmic solutions.

Experience Level

Senior — the role targets experienced engineers. The posting expects 10+ years of industry experience in algorithm development; minimum qualifications specify equivalencies: Doctorate +5 years, Master's +8 years, Bachelor's +12 years.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities focus on algorithm design, implementation, and production deployment for semiconductor metrology systems.

• Design, implement, and optimize algorithms for metrology, inspection, and process control.
• Develop ML/DL and physics-informed models to improve measurement accuracy and throughput.
• Integrate algorithms into scalable, production-grade software for training, validation, and deployment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (software, optics, systems, hardware, applications) to deliver product features.
• Apply computational imaging, computer vision, signal processing, and statistical analysis to customer problems.
• Prototype AI and simulation-acceleration technologies and evaluate feasibility for product roadmaps.
• Optimize performance using GPU acceleration and high-performance computing techniques.
• Analyze large datasets to diagnose issues, improve models, and guide development.
• Provide technical leadership through design reviews, mentorship, and cross-functional coordination.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience required for immediate contribution; education details are summarized under Education Requirements below.

• 10+ years of industry experience developing algorithms in production environments.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and C++ for algorithm development and prototyping.
• Practical experience with machine learning, deep learning, or AI-based solutions.
• Experience developing physics-based algorithms for optical and x‑ray electromagnetic simulations.
• Strong background in numerical methods, statistical modeling, optimization, and data analysis.
• Experience with GPU acceleration, high-performance computing, and efficient software architectures.
• Excellent problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with semiconductor metrology, lithography, inspection, or process control applications.
• Expertise in computational electromagnetics, optical system modeling, and image processing.
• Familiarity with surrogate modeling, neural operators, or simulation-acceleration methods.
• Track record building production-grade software that integrates algorithms into customer-facing products.

Education Requirements

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Imaging, Machine Learning, or a related technical field is preferred. The posting specifies minimum-experience equivalencies: Doctorate plus 5 years related work experience; Master’s plus 8 years; Bachelor’s plus 12 years. "Related field" and equivalent practical experience are acceptable.

About the Company

Company: KLA

Headquarters: Chennai, India

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company enables the production of electronic devices by inventing systems and solutions for manufacturing integrated circuits, wafers, and displays. With over 40 years of experience, KLA invests heavily in innovation and R&D to support advanced chip design and manufacturing process optimization, collaborating with top technology providers to deliver future electronic devices.