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Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. 

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Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Algorithm Developer to develop advanced computer vision, machine learning, and image processing solutions for next-generation semiconductor inspection and metrology systems. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, optimization, and deployment of innovative algorithms that enable critical product capabilities and deliver measurable customer value.

Key Responsibilities

Algorithm Development

• Design, develop, and optimize advanced inspection and metrology algorithms for semiconductor applications.
• Apply state-of-the-art techniques in computer vision, image processing, machine learning, and deep learning to solve complex product and customer challenges.
• Develop robust and scalable algorithms for defect detection, classification, image segmentation, image registration, etc.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and research developments and assess their applicability to product requirements.
• Optimize algorithm performance for high-throughput production environments using CPU, GPU, and parallel computing techniques.
• Develop algorithm characterization methodologies, benchmarking frameworks, validation strategies, and performance metrics.
• Analyze large datasets to understand algorithm behavior, identify performance gaps, and drive continuous improvements.

Product Development & Collaboration

• Collaborate with product management, applications engineering, and systems teams to translate customer requirements into product features.
• Work closely with software, HPC, and systems engineering teams to integrate algorithms into production software.
• Participate in feature definition, technical design reviews, implementation planning, and release activities.
• Investigate and resolve product issues, customer escalations, and field-related algorithm challenges.
• Contribute to all phases of algorithm development, including concept generation, prototyping, implementation, testing, optimization, and product release.
• Document technical designs, validation results, and development best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of industry experience developing computer vision, image processing, machine learning, or computational imaging algorithms.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Solid understanding of computer vision, image processing, machine learning, and deep learning techniques.
• Experience developing algorithms for complex, hardware-integrated systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Semiconductor: Experience in semiconductor inspection, metrology, semiconductor equipment, or a related industry.
• Computer Vision: Detection, segmentation, registration, alignment, classification, and anomaly detection.
• Machine Learning & Deep Learning: CNNs, transformers, self-supervised learning, and model optimization.
• Programming: C++, Python, OpenCV, NumPy, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.
• High-Performance Computing: CUDA, GPU acceleration, and CPU compute optimization.
• Data Analysis & Visualization: Statistical analysis, experiment design, and performance characterization.

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.