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KLA Corporation

Algorithm Engineer

Milpitas, CA

$136K - $231K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with ... Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level ...

K2 Space

Dynamics Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$110K - $140K/yr

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics * 1+ years of work experience in dynamics either from industry, research, internships or academic projects ...

Marvell

Photonics Chip Lead

Irvine, CA

$110K - $144K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10-15 years of ... every stage - from internship to retirement and through life's most important moments. Our ...

KLA Corporation

Algorithm Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$136K - $231K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with ... Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level ...

Radiant

Build Engineer, Turbomachinery

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$74K - $130K/yr

About your Role We are seeking for a Build Engineer to help bring high-speed rotating hardware from ... Prior hands-on experience from internships, co-ops, class projects, or design competitions (SAE ...

Marvell Technology, Inc.

Photonics Chip Lead

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10-15 years of ... every stage - from internship to retirement and through life's most important moments. Our ...

KLA Corporation

Algorithm Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$136K - $231K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with ... Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level ...

Orbotech

Algorithm Engineer

Milpitas, CA

$136K - $231K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with ... Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level ...

Marvell

Photonics Chip Lead

San Diego, CA

$108K - $143K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10-15 years of ... every stage - from internship to retirement and through life's most important moments. Our ...

Marvell

Photonics Chip Lead

Santa Clara, CA

$120K - $158K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10-15 years of ... every stage - from internship to retirement and through life's most important moments. Our ...

K2 Space

Dynamics Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or mathematics * 1+ years of work experience in dynamics either from industry, research, internships or academic projects ...

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How much do photonics engineer internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for photonics engineer internship in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Photonics Engineer Internship vs Optical Engineer?

AspectPhotonics Engineer InternshipOptical Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in optics, photonics, or related fieldBachelor's or master's in optical engineering, physics, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, manufacturing facilities, or corporate R&D departmentsDesign, testing, and implementation of optical systems in industry or research
Employer & Industry UsageInternship programs in tech, telecommunications, or defense companiesFull-time roles in optics, photonics, telecommunications, or aerospace sectors

The Photonics Engineer Internship is an entry-level, temporary position aimed at gaining practical experience, while an Optical Engineer is a full-time professional responsible for designing and developing optical systems. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in experience level and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Photonics Engineer Internship job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,174 per year, or $19.3 per hour.
Algorithm Engineer

Algorithm Engineer

KLA Corporation

Milpitas, CA

$136K - $231K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Company Overview

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 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.

Group/Division

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. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The LS-SWIFT Division of KLA's Global Products Group provides patterned wafer inspection systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Its mission is to deliver market-leading cost of ownership in defect detection for a broad range of applications in the production of semiconductors. Customers from the foundry, logic, memory, automotive, MEMS, advanced packaging and other markets rely upon high-sample wafer inspection information generated by LS-SWIFT products. LS (Laser Scanning) systems enable cost-effective patterned wafer defect detection for the industry's most sophisticated process technologies deployed in leading-edge foundry, logic, DRAM, and NAND fabs. SWIFT (Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput) systems deliver all-wafer-surface (frontside, backside, and edge) macro inspection that is critical for automotive IC, MEMS, and advanced packaging processes as well as foundry/logic and memory fabs. LS-SWIFT operates from a global footprint that includes the US, Singapore, India and Germany, and serves a worldwide customer base across Asia, Europe and North America.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Are you a computer vision engineer or researcher who loves working on challenging unsolved problems in a dynamic and collaborative environment? Have you worked on taking a computer vision problem from invention to product? KLA could be for you. Come join our high performing team consisting of PhDs, machine vision and algorithm engineers building the next generation of AI enabled semiconductor inspection equipment. The successful candidate will grow their career in the LS-SWIFT algorithms group in California.

Responsibilities :

  • Designing, developing, modifying and diagnosing complex ML and DL algorithms
  • Ability to invent, prototype and deploy new image processing algorithms and ideas
  • Hands-on experience in object-oriented and functional programming
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications:

  • Strong background in one or more of the following areas: machine Learning, deep learning, computer vision, image processing
  • Familiar with one of common deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch
  • Hands-on experience with training ML/AI models that have been deployed in a product
  • Ability to write model architectures from scratch, modify loss functions

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $136,300.00 - $231,700.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: 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, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us attalent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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