Base Pay Range: $110,900.00 - $188,500.00

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting.  Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.  If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Company OverviewKLA 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 world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications Electronic & Firmware Research Engineers are core to KLA's technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Electrical and Firmware Engineering talent community, we are interested in learning about your background.

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Responsibilities *Work with hardware and software teams to develop high-performance image acquisition systems. *Evaluate and implement image processing and machine learning algorithms for FPGA design. *Define FPGA requirements and develop design from concept to prototype. *Responsible for design, verification, documentation, timing closure, and subsystem validation bring-up

Requirements * Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with complex FPGA designs is desired. * Experience with designing and evaluating image processing algorithms. * Experience with high bandwidth network design is a plus. * Experience with designing and evaluating machine learning neural networks for hardware implementation is desired. * Proficiency with hardware description language such as System Verilog; high-level synthesis is a plus. * Proficiency with FPGA design tools such as Vivado/Vitis and simulators such as VCS or Questa. * Understanding timing analysis is a must and experience with timing closure is highly desirable * Hands on experience with lab equipment like logic analyzer, oscilloscope, etc. is preferred. * Team player with excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Minimum Qualifications PhD with at least three years' relevant experience; or master's degree with at least six years' relevant experience.

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits,