Technical Lead – Algorithm Developer
Applied Materials · Posted Oct 27
Semiconductor equipment, display manufacturing systems, and materials engineering solutions
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About the role
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductor and display manufacturing. The role is a Technical Lead – Algorithm Developer focused on designing and developing advanced image processing and computer vision algorithms for semiconductor optical wafer inspection systems. The position involves leading projects from concept to production and working with cross-functional teams on next-generation inspection technologies.
What you will do
- Develop and optimize algorithms for image processing, defect detection, pattern recognition, classification, and image registration.
- Combine classical computer vision techniques with deep learning models to solve complex inspection challenges.
- Perform algorithm validation, feasibility studies, benchmarking, and data analysis.
- Work with large semiconductor inspection datasets and build data pipelines.
- Collaborate with Product, Software, Systems, Applications, and Engineering teams.
- Support algorithm integration into production systems and customer deployments.
- Present technical solutions to internal stakeholders and customers.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Vision, Image/Signal Processing, or related field.
- 7-15 years of experience in image processing, computer vision, and algorithm development.
- Strong expertise in: Computer Vision & Image Processing Applied Mathematics Deep Learning (PyTorch, TensorFlow) Python Programming OpenCV / Scikit-Image
- Experience with Computational Geometry, Pattern Search, Pattern Matching, GDSII, OASIS, EDA, CAD Algorithms, Layout Processing, Geometric Algorithms.
- Semiconductor wafer inspection or industrial inspection experience preferred.
- Knowledge of C/C++, Java, CUDA/OpenCL, and MATLAB is an advantage.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits and support
- Relocation assistance
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The company designs, builds, and services cutting-edge equipment that enables manufacturers to create semiconductor and display chips essential for modern electronics and AI infrastructure. Through its extensive portfolio of deposition, etch, and planarization systems, Applied Materials serves as a foundational pillar of the global semiconductor industry.
- Industry
- Semiconductor Equipment
- Company size
- 36500+ employees
- Founded
- 1967
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $1.5B raised
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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