Computational Physics Algorithm Engineer (Semiconductor)

Location: Milpitas, California, United States; onsite

Base pay: $136,300–$231,700 annually

Company

hirify.global develops inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics for semiconductor manufacturing and electronics production.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and test advanced algorithms for fast solutions of Maxwell equations.
• Develop algorithms for high-performance computing clusters using multi-CPU and GPU platforms.
• Apply numerical methods including finite difference, finite element, and spectral methods for partial differential equations.
• Work with associated linear algebra solvers and contribute to computational analytics for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Collaborate with research scientists, software engineers, applications engineers, and process engineers on complex technical problems.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree with 0 years of related work experience, or a master's degree with 3 years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of finite difference, finite element, and spectral methods for solving partial differential equations.
• Knowledge of associated linear algebra solvers.
• Ability to design, implement, and test advanced computational algorithms.

Nice to have

• Experience with CUDA or other GPU programming frameworks for accelerating and optimizing multiphysics simulations.
• Familiarity with Fourier optics.
• Experience with collaborative software development practices such as code review, automated testing, and deployment.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with cross-functional teams developing high-performance software and semiconductor manufacturing technologies.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, employee stock purchase, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs.
• Additional benefits may include paid time off, company holidays, family care and bonding leave, wellness programs, financial planning, and student debt assistance.
• Interviews must reflect the candidate's own skills and thinking; AI or recording tools may not be used unless approved as a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer.