Applied Materials · 1 day ago
Algorithm Developer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expApplied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The Algorithm Developer will be responsible for leading research, design, development, and implementation of algorithmic modules, focusing on computer vision and machine learning algorithms for defect detection and classification.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Hiring Manager
Melissa Finder
Responsibilities
Evaluate computer vision and machine learning / deep learning algorithms for defect detection, defect classification, metrology, and image analysis
Prototype algorithm approaches to solve complex problems by understanding the customer use cases
Collaborate with other functional teams such as SW, systems and applications and productize new algo solutions that meet certain specifications
Optimize algorithms to reduce computational cost and influence hardware requirements
Qualification
Required
Experience working in Semiconductor industry, wafer inspection & process controls
Strong background in computer vision, image processing, and DL technology
Expertise in C/C++, Python, MATLAB and working experience with Tensor Flow, PyTorch or similar framework
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with strong interpersonal communication skills
Ph.D. (with 4+ years of experience) or Master's (with 7+ years of experiences) in computer science/electrical engineering or similar fields
Preferred
Working knowledge with AI coding tools is desired
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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