Lead Software Developer

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Applied Materials is a 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 push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

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Our Team
You will join a global organization building advanced X-ray inspection and metrology platforms for semiconductor manufacturing. The team develops end-to-end computational solutions spanning imaging pipelines, data acquisition, 3D reconstruction, feature analysis, and production tool integration
Position Summary
 

As an Algorithm Developer (Senior/Lead), you will play a key role in designing and developing next-generation XCT inline inspection algorithms. This position focuses on solving complex technical challenges across computer vision, AI/ML, image processing, and 3D reconstruction while contributing to the architecture and implementation of high-performance software solutions for semiconductor inspection systems.

Roles and Responsibility

• Design and develop advanced algorithms in AI/ML, computer vision, and image processing.
• Contribute to the architecture and implementation of XCT/APX algorithm subsystems.
• Develop solutions for 3D reconstruction, feature detection, defect analysis, and metrology.
• Translate research concepts and prototypes into robust, production-ready software.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and global software engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Optimize algorithm performance for large-scale datasets using multithreading, parallel computing, and GPU acceleration.
• Validate and improve algorithm accuracy, reliability, and scalability in production environments.
• Participate in technical reviews, knowledge sharing, and innovation initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong background in computer vision, image processing, and AI/ML.
• Experience with imaging, inspection, reconstruction, or analytical algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python and C++/C#/equivalent programming languages.
• Strong mathematical foundation, including linear algebra, optimization, probability, and statistics.
• Experience developing production-grade algorithms and software systems.
• Performance optimization experience using multithreading, parallel computing, and GPU acceleration.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and global team.

• Experience in semiconductor inspection, metrology, or related industries
• Knowledge of X-ray imaging, CT, tomography, or computational imaging systems
• Hands-on experience with 3D reconstruction, volumetric data processing, and feature extraction
• Familiarity with AI/ML model deployment, optimization, and lifecycle management
• Experience with high-performance computing and large-scale data processing pipelines

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
• 8–15 years of relevant experience in algorithm development, computer vision, image processing, or AI/ML
• Proven experience developing and deploying complex software or algorithmic solutions in production environments

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