Algorithm Engineering Intern (AI, Computer Vision & Software Engineering) - Milpitas, CA, United States
$58 - $58 USD hourly
Originally posted 23 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This internship involves applying Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques to image transformation and defect detection within KLA's Semiconductor Products and Customers business unit.
What you'll do
- Apply Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques to image transformation and defect detection.
- Analyze large-scale image datasets and evaluate algorithm performance.
- Prototype algorithms using Python, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.
- Develop production-quality software using Modern C++ and Python.
- Apply best practices in software design, testing, debugging, code reviews, and version control.
- Collaborate with algorithm, software, systems, and application engineers to deploy solutions into production.
What you'll need
- Strong background in Computer Vision, Image Processing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, or Pattern Recognition.
- Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python.
- Familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent ML frameworks.
- Pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or a related field.
Nice to have
- Experience with CNNs, Vision Transformers, or segmentation models.
- Experience with Modern C++ software development.
- Knowledge of image enhancement, image registration, feature extraction, or anomaly detection.
- Experience with large-scale datasets and quantitative algorithm evaluation.
Skills: machine learning, deep learning, image transformation, defect detection, computer vision
This role has been open 0 days — well below the 68-day median for AI/ML Hardware Engineering roles.
AI/ML Hardware Engineering · AI ML Hardware
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Open roles in category
514
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Median days open
68 d
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Median salary
$232k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | KLA Corporation | All employers we track in this specialty (514 roles · 75 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 3 | 514 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 185 | 5948 · 143 employers |
| Median days open | 60 d | 68 d (−8 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $232k |
Skills observed across this category: machine learning, deep learning, image transformation, defect detection, computer vision
Who's hiring in this category
- Qualcomm · 106 open roles · median 101 d
- NVIDIA · 84 open roles · median 63 d
- AMD · 46 open roles · median 61 d
- Micron Technology · 33 open roles · median 43 d
- Mobileye · 21 open roles · median 57 d
- Analog Devices · 14 open roles · median 26 d
How we counted: 514 open AI/ML Hardware Engineering (AI ML Hardware) roles from 75 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 23 Sept 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.