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Onto Innovation

Staff Software Engineer

Onto Innovation

. Develop advanced algorithms for Onto’s inspection systems .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeIcheon • South KoreaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in developing and validating advanced algorithms for inspection systems, with a strong focus on machine learning, image processing, and computer vision. Proven ability to implement solutions that enhance system capabilities and provide recommendations based on algorithm performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Machine Learning Algorithm DeploymentImage ProcessingNumerically Oriented Programming (Python, MATLAB)Problem SolvingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills
Algorithm DevelopmentMachine LearningImage ProcessingComputer VisionMathematicsOpticsSoftware EngineeringLinear AlgebraProduction Code DevelopmentAlgorithm Validation
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingCommunication SkillsCreativityIndependence
Certifications & Qualifications
PhDMSBachelor in EEBachelor in Computer ScienceBachelor in Applied Math
Industry Keywords
Inspection SystemsPerformance ImprovementReal-World System BehaviorError BudgetExport Licensing Review

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop advanced algorithms for Onto’s inspection systems
  • Apply machine learning, image processing, computer vision, mathematics, optics, and software engineering to algorithms integrated into inspection platforms
  • Work directly with customers onsite to identify performance improvement opportunities
  • Lead implementation of solutions that enhance system capabilities
  • Independently implement and validate algorithms based on real-world system behavior
  • Bring forward creative ideas and develop production code
  • Support as needed
  • Provide recommendations to the hardware group on image quality and error budget based on algorithm design and performance
  • Report directly to the engineering team at Onto Innovation
  • Travel 75%, including 65% in Korea and 10% international travel

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • PhD or MS or Bachelor in EE, Computer Science, Applied Math or related field
  • 5 to 10 years of experience
  • Proficiency in at least one numerically oriented programming environment such as Python or MATLAB
  • Experience using native libraries for linear algebra, image processing, and machine learning
  • Strong problem solving and communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience deploying machine learning algorithms into real world production environments
  • Ability to independently implement and validate algorithms based on real-world system behavior
  • Ability to work independently and provide recommendations to the hardware group on image quality and error budget based on algorithm design and performance
  • Willingness/ability to travel 75%: 65% in Korea and 10% internationally
  • For access to technical data, non-exempt applicants may be subject to export licensing review

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • health/dental/vision/life/disability
  • PTO
  • 401K plan with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • health & wellness initiatives
  • collaborative working environment
  • resources and state-of-the-art tools & equipment
  • welcoming, inclusive corporate culture
  • Competitive salaries