Senior Software Engineer, Perception Applications
Latitude
CloudPythonPyTorchTensorflow
Senior Algorithm Engineer, Image Processing
KLA
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Ann Arbor • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $100,000 - $170,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
LinuxPythonPyTorchTensorflow
About the role
- Support external customers in advancing their semiconductor roadmaps by leveraging cutting-edge technologies
- Design and develop novel image processing algorithms for KLA’s next-generation inspection systems
- Prototype in Python and implement high-performance solutions in C++ on Linux platforms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring concepts from idea to product
- Work effectively with large, complex C++ codebases—navigating legacy systems, implementing new features, and ensuring maintainability and scalability
- Contribute across the entire algorithm development stack—from initial prototyping to deploying and running the solution on high-performance computing systems (C++/CUDA)
Requirements
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Applied Math, or Physics or related field preferred
- Must have hands-on experience in image processing, including spectral/spatial filtering, model-based methods, and inverse problems
- Strong skills in algorithm prototyping Python and implementation (C++/Linux)
- Experience across the algorithm stack: data pipelines, backend systems, compute optimization (CUDA)
- Experience prototyping in Python and implementing high-performance solutions in C++ on Linux platforms
- Ability to work effectively with large, complex C++ codebases—navigating legacy systems, implementing new features, and ensuring maintainability and scalability
- Contribute across the entire algorithm development stack—from initial prototyping to deploying and running the solution on high-performance computing systems (C++/CUDA)
- Bonus points for knowledge in: Linear and nonlinear optimization
- Bonus points for knowledge in: CUDA/GPU programming (e.g., PyTorch or TensorFlow)
- Bonus points for knowledge in: Data analysis and visualization tools
- Bonus points for knowledge in: Signal processing
- Minimum Qualifications: 3 years minimum industry work experience and a Masters Degree; or a PhD with minimum of 1 year of industry experience
Benefits
- KLA’s 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
- family care and bonding leave
- Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
PythonC++Linuximage processingalgorithm prototypingCUDAdata pipelinescompute optimizationspectral filteringspatial filtering
Soft skills
collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationadaptabilityteamwork
Certifications
Masters DegreePhD
