Senior AI Engineer (mfd) Drive Next-Generation Semiconductor Technology

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop smartphone wearable device voice-controlled gadget flexible screen VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles integrated circuits packaging printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists engineers data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Enabling the movement toward advanced chip design KLAs Measurement Analytics and Control group (MACH) is looking for the best and brightest research scientists software engineers application development engineers and senior product technology process engineers to join our team. The MACH teams mission is to collaborate with our customers to innovate technologies and solutions that detect and control highly complex process variationsat their sourcerather than compensate for them at later stages of the manufacturing process. With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Our MACH team develops leading-edge solutions for patterning process analytics and control technologies thereby providing customers with critical insight at the feature level field level and cross-wafer analysis. Our teams also develop advanced modeling simulation data analytics and process control modeling technologies. As a member of the MACH team youll be joining the most sophisticated and successful process-control company in the semiconductor industry--working across functions to solve the most complex technical problems in the digital age.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Architect and implement agentic AI solutions for semiconductor applications
• Develop multi-agent systems that collaborate across semiconductor domains
• Integrate reasoning planning and reinforcement learning into AI workflows
• Collaborate with hardware software and data teams to ensure seamless deployment usability and user-experience
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies in agent-based AI and apply them to real-world semiconductor challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in software engineering including AI/ML development.
• Proven experience designing deploying and monitoring AI/ML applications ideally with Agentic AI agent-based systems or reinforcement learning.
• Strong programming skills in technologies such as Python JavaScript Angular/Vue C/C and PyTorch.
• Experience developing web-based applications and front-end solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and MLOps for scalable AI deployment.
• Semiconductor manufacturing knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with LLM pre-training is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic cross-functional environment.
• Curious adaptable and eager to explore emerging AI technologies.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

• Be part of KLAs growing Software Center of Excellence
• Develop AI-driven solutions for one of the worlds most innovative industries
• Work in a truly international environment with colleagues across Europe Asia and North America
• Gain unique insights into semiconductor manufacturing and cutting-edge technologies
• Enjoy a modern office in Dresden city center with excellent public transport connections and stunning views from our rooftop terrace
• Benefit from team events language courses complimentary refreshments gaming areas and opportunities to visit semiconductor fabs
• Choose a flexible working model with up to 2 days of home office per week
• Receive a permanent employment contract flexible working hours competitive compensation company pension plans additional payments and recognition programs
• Ready to develop AI that powers tomorrows technology Join KLA Dresden and become part of a team that is shaping the future of semiconductor innovation.

We offer a competitive family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

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