Algorithm Developer
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Salary
$184,000.00 - $253,000.00
Location: Santa Clara,CA
You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.
What We Offer
- At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work.
- Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs.
- Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family.
- We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
- Learn more about our benefits.
You'll also benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.
What You'll Do
You will be responsible leading research, design, development and implementation of algorithmic modules. You will perform algorithmic concept and feasibility for image processing algorithms, including problem analysis, data gathering, literature review, concept selection and evaluation and implementation constrains.
Your key responsibilities will be
- Evaluate and develop algorithms in computer vision and machine learning/deep learning for defect detection, defect classification, metrology, and image analysis.
- Prototype innovative algorithmic approaches to address complex problems by thoroughly understanding customer use cases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, systems, and applications) to productize new algorithm solutions that meet defined specifications.
- Optimize algorithms to reduce computational cost and influence hardware requirements.
You will be a great fit if you have
- 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.
- GPU Programming like CUDA, and algorithm optimization and tuning skills are desired.
- Working knowledge of AI-assisted coding tools is a plus.
- Solid academic foundation in Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or Artificial Intelligence.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, combined with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 4+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 7+ years of experience.
- Additional Information
- Time Type: Full time
- Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
- Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Eligible: Yes
Pay and benefits
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world's technology.
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day.
As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
From Amat's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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