Algorithm Developer - Santa Clara, CA, United States
$184,000 - $253,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 6 July 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 17 September 2026.
About the role
As an Algorithm Developer, you will be responsible for leading the research, design, development, and implementation of algorithmic modules. You will evaluate algorithmic concepts and feasibility for image processing algorithms on optical wafer inspection data.
What you'll do
- Drive end-to-end algorithm development projects independently, from problem statement refinement to production deployment. - Prototype algorithmic approaches to address complex problems based on customer use cases. - Collaborate with software, systems, and applications teams to productize new algorithm solutions that meet defined specifications. - Evaluate and develop image processing algorithms for defect detection, pattern recognition, anomaly detection, classification, and image registration on optical wafer inspection data. - Design and implement solutions combining classical mathematical algorithms with deep learning approaches to solve inspection challenges. - Optimize algorithms to reduce computational cost and influence hardware requirements.
What you'll need
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 4+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience. - Proven experience in the semiconductor industry. - Strong background in computer vision, image processing, and deep learning technologies. - Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with hands-on experience using frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar to write production-quality code. - Experience with chip design data formats including GDSII and OASIS. - Solid academic foundation in Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or Artificial Intelligence.
Nice to have
- GPU programming experience like CUDA, and algorithm optimization and tuning skills. - Working knowledge of AI-assisted coding tools.
Skills: algorithmic modules, image processing algorithms, computer vision, deep learning, defect detection
This role has been open 136 days — well above the 51-day median for Software Engineering Semiconductor roles.
Software Engineering Semiconductor · AI EDA Design
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Open roles in category
104
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Median days open
51 d
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Median salary
$193k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Applied Materials | All employers we track in this specialty (104 roles · 32 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 11 | 104 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 156 | 6298 · 144 employers |
| Median days open | 65 d | 51 d (+14 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $193k |
Skills observed across this category: algorithmic modules, image processing algorithms, computer vision, deep learning, defect detection
Who's hiring in this category
- KLA Corporation · 14 open roles · median 43 d
- Micron Technology · 13 open roles · median 42 d
- Applied Materials (this employer) · 11 open roles · median 66 d
- Lam Research · 8 open roles · median 28 d
- Cadence Design Systems · 7 open roles · median 26 d
- Etched · 6 open roles · median 8 d
How we counted: 104 open Software Engineering Semiconductor (AI EDA Design) roles from 32 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 24 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.
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