CV/ML/DL Algorithm Developer - Santa Clara, CA, United States
$161,000 - $221,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 6 July 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 6 July 2026.
About the role
Applied Materials is seeking a CV/ML/DL Algorithm Developer to lead research, design, development, and implementation of algorithmic modules. The role focuses on evaluating and developing computer vision and machine learning/deep learning algorithms for defect detection, defect classification, metrology, and image analysis on semiconductor process control tools.
What you'll do
- Evaluate and develop computer vision and machine learning / deep learning algorithms for defect detection, defect classification, metrology, and image analysis on a semiconductor process control tool. - Investigate, survey literature, and prototype algorithm approaches to solve complex problems by understanding customer use cases. - Collaborate with functional teams including compute infra, SW, systems, and applications to productize new algorithm solutions that meet specifications. - Perform concept and feasibility studies, algorithm validation, and benchmarking on large datasets using data-driven approaches. - Write and maintain optimized, production-quality code and collaborate with software teams to integrate algorithms into inspection tools. - Optimize algorithm performance by efficiently utilizing compute resources.
What you'll need
- Ph.D. or Master's degree (with 4+ years of experience) in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar fields. - Strong background in computer vision, image processing, and DL technology. - Expertise in C/C++ and Python, with working experience in TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar frameworks. - Knowledge of GPU programming using CUDA or OpenCL. - Experience working in the semiconductor industry. - Academic background in Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or Artificial Intelligence.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge with AI coding tools.
Skills: CV, ML, DL, Algorithm Development, AI, Machine Learning
This role has been open 198 days — well above the 61-day median for Software Engineering Semiconductor roles.
Software Engineering Semiconductor · AI ML Hardware
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Open roles in category
158
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Median days open
61 d
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Median salary
$191k
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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 (158 roles · 43 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 4 | 158 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 156 | 6250 · 144 employers |
| Median days open | 96 d | 61 d (+35 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $191k |
Skills observed across this category: CV, ML, DL, Algorithm Development, AI, Machine Learning
Who's hiring in this category
- NVIDIA · 26 open roles · median 211 d
- Micron Technology · 25 open roles · median 39 d
- Qualcomm · 21 open roles · median 199 d
- Infineon Technologies · 12 open roles · median 44 d
- AMD · 8 open roles · median 61 d
- Applied Materials (this employer) · 4 open roles · median 95 d
How we counted: 158 open Software Engineering Semiconductor (AI ML Hardware) roles from 43 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 25 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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