Position: Staff Software Engineer
Location: Milpitas, CA
Duration: Full time
Job Description:
KLA-Tencor is the world’s leading manufacturer of inspection and metrology systems for the semiconductor industry. KLA-Tencor’s equipment is used by all the leading semiconductor manufacturers. KLA-Tencor pioneered the automated inspection in the semiconductor industry. KLA-Tencor continues to be the market leader in photomask inspection. Within KLA-Tencor, the RAPID division’s world-class engineering team develops state-of-the-art photomask inspection tools used to verify new masks immediately after manufacture and to requalify masks after use. All 193 nm mask shops use KLA-Tencor’s tools.
Responsibilities:
KLA-Tencor is seeking a talented individual for a staff engineer position in the world-class algorithm group within the reticle product division (RAPID). The successful candidate is expected to design algorithms for the next generation photomask/reticle inspection systems. This individual will utilize his/her skills in image processing, mathematics, and software to render images from mask design for the purpose of defect inspection and/or metrology. One key qualification of the candidate is the ability to invent new ideas, analyze the complex system, and formulate a mathematical solution that is practical for use in production. Significant experience in C++ and object-oriented programming is essential. The candidate is expected to possess good oral and written communications skills to interact with other development and applications engineers on a daily basis.
The ideal candidate will have a technical background in imaging systems, hands-on experience in programming, and excellent math skills. The candidate will need to have a high degree of independence and be passionate about solving difficult technical problems
Preferred Qualifications:
1) Knowledge in optics, computer architecture, or numerical methods is a plus.
2) Experience in electronic design automation or semiconductor capital equipment industry is desirable.
Minimum Qualifications:
a) PhD or MS in CS/Applied Math/EE.
b) Strong background in image processing, mathematics and software
c) Creative, able to formulate solutions through analyzing complex data.
d) Good communication skills
Kindly send your resumes to sivaram.bose@kla-tencor.com