KLA Corporation
Research Scientist
USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA
Sponsorship not specified$106k-$180kDetected 1 day ago
PythonC++Machine LearningTensorFlowData AnalysisFEAPCB DesignElectrical EngineeringResearchCommunicationProblem Solving
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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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About the role
- To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and...
- To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before.
- Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Requirements
- Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience
- Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy.
- Proficiency in C++ software development.
- Experience with Python for algorithm development and data analysis.
- Strong background in numerical methods, scientific computing, physics-based modeling, and optimization algorithms.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Nice to have
- Experience with electromagnetic simulation and numerical solution of field equations, including methods such as RCWA, FDTD, FEM, or related techniques.
- Experience with inverse problems, optimization, uncertainty quantification, and regression methods.
- Experience with HPC software development, including CUDA, TensorFlow, JAX, GPU computing, and parallel processing.
- Experience in semiconductor metrology, computational imaging, optical metrology, or related fields is a plus.
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
Compensation
- $105,900.00 - $180,000.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA
- Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
- The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting.
- Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.
- We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.
- If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Benefits
- Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
Equal opportunity
- Statement
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
- For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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