Research Scientist
KLA
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- C++PythonData analysisData structures & algorithms
- Nice to have
- StatisticsMachine learningTensorFlow
- Work
- On-site in Ann Arbor
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python39%Data analysis32%Data structures & algorithms11%C++6%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 10, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) division delivers industry-leading metrology solutions essential to advanced semiconductor manufacturing. This role plays a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across an area of expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- C++ software development proficiency.
- Python for algorithm development and data analysis.
- Numerical methods, scientific computing, physics-based modeling, and optimization algorithms.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Electromagnetic simulation and numerical solution of field equations (e.g., RCWA, FDTD, FEM).
- Experience with inverse problems, optimization, uncertainty quantification, and regression methods.
- Experience with machine learning and AI techniques.
- Experience with HPC software development, including CUDA, TensorFlow, JAX, GPU computing, and parallel processing.
- Experience in semiconductor metrology, computational imaging, optical metrology, or related fields is a plus.
Qualifications
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
- PhD in a relevant technical discipline.