AI Architect - Manager

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

The Information Technology (IT) group at KLA is involved in every aspect of the global business. IT’s mission is to enable business growth and productivity by connecting people, process, and technology. It focuses not only on enhancing the technology that enables our business to thrive but also on how employees use and are empowered by technology. This integrated approach to customer service, creativity and technological excellence enables employee productivity, business analytics, and process excellence.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We’re looking for an AI Architect – Manager who Is responsible for defining and delivering enterprise AI, ML, and Generative AI solutions while leading and developing technical teams.

This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, partnering across engineering, product, platform, and business teams to deliver secure, scalable, and production‑ready AI capabilities aligned with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape AI architecture and direction by defining scalable AI, ML, and Generative AI solutions that align with business priorities and enterprise standards.
• Guide solutions from concept to production, supporting teams as they move from early exploration through deployment with a focus on reliability, performance, and long‑term maintainability.
• Support and develop engineering teams through coaching, technical guidance, and clear goal setting, helping individuals grow while delivering high‑quality outcomes.
• Collaborate across teams, working closely with product, platform, security, and business partners to translate needs into practical, well‑aligned technical approaches.
• Strengthen AI delivery foundations by encouraging consistent MLOps and LLMOps practices, including automation, monitoring, observability, and responsible AI principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MLOps/LLMOps practices (CI/CD, model/version management, deployment, monitoring, observability)
• Familiarity with responsible AI practices across the solution lifecycle
• Experience with Generative AI frameworks or tooling (for example: LangChain, LlamaIndex, LLM APIs)

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 1+ years Experience designing and delivering AI/ML solutions used in production
• 2+ years Experience leading technical projects and supporting team delivery

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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