Algorithm Scientist Technical Lead

Description

We are seeking a Algorithm Scientist Lead to design and implement the core models that drive a new product category. You’ll work closely with system architects, physicists, and ML engineers to fuse physics-based understanding with data-driven intelligence. Your work will power decision-making algorithms that operate at the boundary of theory and real-world complexity. This role will oversee the implementation and optimization of data analytics software, manage data projects, and partner with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights that guide business performance and growth. This is a new program at Nova and an opportunity to be a foundational member of transformative effort. This person will be reporting to the Corporate Vice President and Sr. management team member

Pay Range: $130,000- $185,000 Annually (DOE)

Why Nova:

• Certified Great Place to Work: Recognized in 2022, 2023, and 2024 based on employee feedback, and consistently ranked among the Top 30 companies in our industry for workplace excellence.
• Customer-Focused Environment: Be the face of Nova. We value strong relationships, and you’ll work closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Culture of Continuous Learning: At Nova, growth never stops. You'll work with cutting-edge metrology tools, work with top engineers, and participate in ongoing industry training programs.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop core algorithms that integrate physics models, sensor data, and learned behavior to produce real-time predictions and diagnostics.
• Build hybrid modeling frameworks combining first-principles simulations with statistical or machine-learned inference.
• Research and implement data fusion techniques across spatial, temporal, and multi-modal domains.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems teams to define input/output signal requirements, latencies, and feedback loops.
• Prototype, validate, and iterate on algorithms using real and simulated datasets.
• Contribute to model deployment pipelines for real-time inference on edge or embedded systems.
• Participate in IP generation (e.g., patents or publications).
• Collaborate with department leads to identify business questions and develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to meet strategic needs
• Translate business requirements into scalable data models and technical specifications
• Manage and mentor a small team of analysts and/or contractors
• Ensure high-quality data integrity, validation processes, and governance
• Provide data storytelling that drives alignment and decision-making across all levels of the organization
• Evaluate new technologies and tools to improve analytics capabilities and efficiency
• Present findings and performance insights to senior leadership and executive teams
• Work with application developers on the team and within product divisions to incorporate applications onto the platform
• Work with key customers to roll out and implement

Requirements

• PhD or MS in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Deep understanding of physical modeling techniques (e.g., inverse problems, signal processing, PDEs, Kalman filters).
• Experience with machine learning, ideally in hybrid model settings (e.g., physics-informed neural networks, surrogate modeling, model-based reinforcement learning).
• Strong coding skills in Python, or MATLAB; experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Tensor Flow) and numerical computing libraries.
• Familiarity with working on time-series data, sensor fusion, or real-time decision systems.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and iterate rapidly on novel problems.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in algorithm implementation at scale on real data
• Experience working with large datasets and cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Big Query, Redshift)
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects and building data-driven culture
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

That special something you bring in

• Fearless at starting something new
• Curious and able to work science magic among multiple sophisticated measuring hardware technologies
• You’ll be part of a founding team shaping a platform with the potential to transform how critical physical systems are understood, controlled, and optimized. If you thrive at the frontier of software, hardware, and scientific modeling, we want to work with you

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are 

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@novami.com