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Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a highly talented individual for the position of Software Engineer. The successful candidate will join a world-class team of algorithm and software engineers to design advanced image processing algorithms used in defect inspection equipment. One major responsibility of the candidate is to invent new ideas, analyze the complex system, and formulate a mathematical solution that is practical for use in production. In addition, the candidate is expected to possess good oral and written communication skills to interact with other engineers and applications, locally or internationally, on a daily basis. 

This position is located in Shanghai, China.

The software engineer’s responsibilities:

• Investigate/develop/improve advanced image processing and machine learning algorithms for inspection and defect disposition. Tasks include:

  • Defining problem statements

  • Researching academic papers or existing algorithms  

  • Proposing and prototyping new approaches

  • Evaluating feasibility and performance

  • Designing, implementing, testing, debugging, and integrating algorithms into production software

• Collaborate with optimization experts to deliver throughput improvements; familiarity with performance optimization techniques at the algorithm flow level is required

• Support escalations both in-house and at customer sites, providing quick turnaround solutions.

• Acquire knowledge of key use cases, or discover new use-cases for defect inspection tool from apps, marketing, sometime through customer engagement.

• Work in a global environment to interact with multi-site (China, USA, India), multi-discipline (SW, Image Computer, system/HW, apps and marketing) team members in various stage of product life cycle for feasibility study, requirement analysis, design, coding, integration and testing.

• The candidate is responsible to adhere KLA defined software development processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Optics, or a related field

• Solid foundation in at least one of the following areas: image processing, computer vision, pattern recognition, and machine learning

• Excellent mathematical and analytical problem-solving skills

• Proficient in C/C++ and object-oriented programming. Experience with MATLAB or Python script is a plus

• Team player with good written and verbal communication skills, to interact with members of a multi-disciplinary global team

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently, and with curiosity to learn on the job

• Knowledge in optics and semiconductor manufacturing process is a plus

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

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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