Physicist/Scientist Machine Learning

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$138,000–$190,000 / yr
Posted
79 days ago

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Below market

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About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 56 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $135,750–$186,750 across 56 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Physicist/Scientist Machine Learning

We are seeking a PhD or MS-level scientist or engineer to join our team in developing machine learning-based models using data from multi-dimensional high-performance computing simulations. The ideal candidate will work at the intersection of physics-based modeling and modern AI/ML methods, focusing on plasma and electromagnetic simulations to accelerate product development in the semiconductor equipment industry. Key responsibilities include building ML models, collaborating with domain experts to integrate physical constraints into model design, designing workflows for data ingestion and analysis, evaluating model accuracy and robustness, and optimizing models for performance on GPU-accelerated platforms. Required qualifications include a background in engineering or physical sciences, experience with machine learning frameworks like PyTorch, proficiency in Python-based scientific computing, and knowledge of numerical methods and physics-based modeling concepts. Experience with NVIDIA Physics NeMo, CUDA-aware workflows, and HPC environments is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Develop machine learning and deep learning models using data from large-scale HPC simulations.
  • Collaborate with experts to integrate physical constraints into ML model design.
  • Design workflows for ingesting, curating, and analyzing high-volume simulation outputs.
  • Evaluate model accuracy, generalization, and robustness across various operating conditions.
  • Optimize models for performance, scalability, and deployment on GPU-accelerated platforms.

What we're looking for

  • MS or PhD in Engineering, Science, or Computer Science
  • Significant experience developing machine learning models from multi-dimensional simulations
  • Strong background in Python-based scientific computing and ML workflows
  • Demonstrated experience with PyTorch or equivalent deep learning frameworks
  • Solid understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation
  • Experience collaborating with domain experts to incorporate physical constraints into ML models
  • Evaluate and optimize models for performance on GPU-accelerated platforms

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