Algorithm Engineer (C++, Image Processing, HPC) at KLA Corporation

Compensation · Listed in posting

$136,300 – $231,700/yr

Location: Milpitas, California
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 2, 2026

Description

KLA is hiring an Algorithm Engineer for its Reticle Product Division to design, develop, optimize, and deploy advanced algorithms and software for semiconductor inspection platforms. The role focuses on pattern analysis, defect detection, classification, data processing, machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI, with strong emphasis on modern C++, CUDA C++, GPU computing, parallel computing, and high-performance software. The position is based in Milpitas, California, and offers an annual base pay range of $136,300 to $231,700.

Required Skills

C++
CUDA C++
GPU computing
Machine learning
Deep learning
Parallel computing
Image processing
Computer vision

Additional Information

Minimum Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field; or MS in a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Required Previous Experiences: Experience developing and optimizing complex software systems in production environments.
Experience with performance-oriented software development on CPU and/or GPU architectures.
Background in algorithm development, applied mathematics, numerical methods, image processing, computer vision, or related technical disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with CUDA C++, GPU programming, parallel computing, or high-performance computing architectures.
Experience developing high-performance software for semiconductor manufacturing, inspection, metrology, computational lithography, simulation, or related technical domains.
Familiarity with machine learning and deep learning techniques for data analysis, imaging, or classification applications.
Experience with Python and scientific computing tools.
Understanding of optical systems and computational imaging.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Translation Company Name: KLA Corporation