Responsibilities
- Build AI systems and solutions using machine learning, deep learning, and LLM technologies.
- Prototype ML models with Python, NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn.
- Apply supervised and unsupervised learning, feature engineering, model selection, cross-validation, ensemble methods, and deep learning techniques.
- Work with Hugging Face Transformers, tokenizers, embeddings, model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, function/tool calling, and JSON schema outputs.
- Develop or support retrieval-augmented generation workflows using vector databases.
- Perform data wrangling and pipeline-related work using SQL and related tools.
- Experiment with AI approaches and communicate ML/LLM trade-offs clearly.
Requirements
- Doctorate and 5 years of related work experience, or a master’s degree and 8 years, or a bachelor’s degree and 7 years, building AI systems and solutions.
- Strong Python, data structures, and algorithms skills.
- Hands-on experience with NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn for ML prototyping.
- Understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning, regularization, feature engineering, model selection, cross-validation, ensemble methods, XGBoost, and LightGBM.
- Proficiency with PyTorch or TensorFlow/Keras and knowledge of CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs, Transformers, and attention mechanisms.
- Familiarity with optimization methods, dropout, and batch normalization.
- Experience or familiarity with Hugging Face Transformers, vector databases, prompt engineering, function/tool calling, and JSON schema outputs.
- SQL fundamentals and exposure to data wrangling and pipelines.
- Experience with Git/GitHub, Jupyter, and basic Docker.
- Strong applied ML/deep learning foundation, curiosity, communication skills, problem-solving ability, and ownership mindset.
Benefits
- Competitive, family-friendly total rewards package.
- Benefits designed to support diverse employee needs.
- Inclusive equal-opportunity work environment.
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About KLA
KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging and printed circuit boards. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Visit us at: www.kla.com Statements made on LinkedIn may constitute forward-looking statements under federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect the expected results and are based on certain key assumptions. Due to such uncertainties and risks, no assurances can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date indicated. Other risks that KLA faces include those detailed in KLA filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including KLA's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements made by third parties do not necessarily reflect the opinion of KLA, are outside of KLA’s control and have not been verified or otherwise vetted by KLA.