Staff Software Engineer (Algorithms)

About the position

Onto Innovation is seeking a motivated individual for an engineer position in the elite algorithm group within the Inspection Business Unit (IBU). This individual will apply their skills in machine learning, image processing, computer vision, mathematics, optics, and software engineering to develop algorithms to be integrated into Onto's innovative inspection platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop optical imaging modeling/calibration.
• Develop image segmentation, classification or detection algorithms for the Onto inspection systems.
• Select optimal algorithms to meet performance and throughput requirements.
• Bring forward creative ideas and develop production code.
• Provide recommendations to the hardware group on image quality and error budget based on algorithm design and performance.
• Stay up to date with academic research and current industrial practices in machine vision inspection, image processing, and machine learning.

Requirements

• PhD, MS, or Bachelor's in EE, Computer Science, Applied Math or related field.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Competent with at least one numerically focused programming environment such as Python or MATLAB using native linear algebra, image processing, and machine learning libraries.
• Experience programming the GPU for 3D image rendering.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401K plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Health & wellness initiatives
• Collaborative working environment
• State-of-the-art tools & equipment