# Algorithm Engineer (R&D) [KLA](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/kla.md) · Singapore · [Research / Applied Science](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/research-applied-science.md) KLA is hiring a Algorithm Engineer (R&D) in Singapore. Posted 2025-10-10; applications close 2025-12-09. **Apply**: https://kla.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Search/job/Singapore-Singapore/Algorithm-Engineer--R-D-_2527943 Posted 6mo ago. ## Role details ## Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us. ## Group/Division With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Surfscan group includes a team of engineers, technology development, apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer, IC and equipment manufacturers to develop, qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers, epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process. ## Job Description and Qualifications **Responsibilities:** The job focuses on the development of image and signal processing algorithms for the next generations of optical inspection and metrology systems. The responsibilities of this position cover the entire life cycle of algorithms, including modeling, proof-of-concept design, production software design and implementation, performance characterization, documentation and user support. Since algorithms can affect many aspects of the system, a significant amount of time will be spent on cross-functional team collaboration for prototyping and testing. ## Requirements - Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics with strong experience in algorithm development is preferred. - Proven innovative track record and solid fundamental knowledge in algorithm development, including texture analysis, deep learning, image segmentation, feature extraction, classification, statistical data analysis, signal processing and filter theory. - Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: algorithm performance optimization, CUDA programming, parallel computing, distributed computing. - Software skills: C/C++, OOD/OOP, MATLAB and/or Python. - Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and/or in a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills for interactions with a multi-disciplinary global team. ## Minimum Qualifications Doctorate (Academic) Degree with 0 years related work experience; Master’s Degree with 3 years related work experience; Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years related work experience. _We offer a competitive, family-friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees._ _KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer._ Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. 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