Computational Physics Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Computational Physics Engineer (Semiconductor): Developing high-performance electromagnetic solvers and metrology algorithms for advanced semiconductor manufacturing with an accent on integral equation methods and Fourier-optical modeling. Focus on designing scalable numerical methods, optimizing scientific code for Linux environments, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to enhance optical inspection capabilities.

Location: Veldhoven, Netherlands (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a leading global supplier of photolithography systems for the semiconductor industry, driving innovation in chip manufacturing technology.

What you will do

• Develop high-performance electromagnetic solvers using integral equation methods and Fourier-optical models.
• Create and maintain software modules for alignment simulations, process modeling, and optical inspection.
• Design and implement new metrics, models, and algorithms to meet product requirements.
• Collaborate with internal partners in the Netherlands, the US, and other global locations.
• Review technical analyses and provide structured feedback to team members.
• Contribute to product roadmaps and the creation of intellectual property.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in physics, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Strong programming knowledge in C++11 and familiarity with Python or MATLAB.
• Experience with high-performance computing in a Linux environment.
• Background in developing electromagnetic or similar computational algorithms.
• Experience designing numerical methods and implementing efficient scientific code.
• Must be legally authorized to access controlled technology under US Export Administration Regulations.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of MPI, OpenMP, or cloud technologies.
• Experience with machine learning methods.
• Affinity with developing scalable, iterative, and spectral numerical methods.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a creative, dynamic environment within the Development & Engineering sector.
• Collaborate with supportive, multidisciplinary teams on cutting-edge technology.
• Flexibility and trust to choose the best approach for solving complex problems.
• Opportunities to contribute to global semiconductor innovation.