CareerPlan

Principal Algorithms Engineer (physics)

San Jose, CA, USAFull-time$227k–$312k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead the development of advanced physics-based modeling and simulation technologies for e-beam semiconductor inspection systems, including SEM image formation and electron-beam interactions.

Role type

Principal individual contributor (physics algorithms engineer)

Builds

Next-generation inspection algorithms and simulation frameworks for semiconductor inspection systems

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Physics-based simulation

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Physics-based modeling and simulation, Computer vision and image processing, Machine learning and AI, High-performance computing and GPU acceleration, C++, CUDA, Python, Scientific computing

Preferred skills

Semiconductor industry experience

Technologies

C++, CUDA, Python, GPU

Responsibilities

Lead development of physics-based modeling and simulation technologies, Define technical direction and architecture for simulation frameworks, Partner with computer vision and ML teams to integrate physics-based methods with AI, Translate complex physical phenomena into scalable production-quality software, Influence technology roadmaps and strategic technical decisions, Lead junior engineers

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership