Associate / Technical Lead, Software Development

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.

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The LS-SWIFT Division of KLA’s Global Products Group provides patterned wafer inspection systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Its mission is to deliver market-leading cost of ownership in defect detection for a broad range of applications in the production of semiconductors. Customers from the foundry, logic, memory, automotive, MEMS, advanced packaging and other markets rely upon high-sample wafer inspection information generated by LS-SWIFT products. LS (Laser Scanning) systems enable cost-effective patterned wafer defect detection for the industry’s most sophisticated process technologies deployed in leading-edge foundry, logic, DRAM, and NAND fabs. SWIFT (Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput) systems deliver all-wafer-surface (frontside, backside, and edge) macro inspection that is critical for automotive IC, MEMS, and advanced packaging processes as well as foundry/logic and memory fabs. LS-SWIFT operates from a global footprint that includes the US, Singapore, India and Germany, and serves a worldwide customer base across Asia, Europe and North America.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Software Engineer – LS‑SWIFT Division

KLA Corporation

Company Overview

Are you ready to work at the edge of what’s possible—where breakthroughs are measured in nanometers and impact is felt worldwide?

At KLA, we push the limits of nanotechnology—fueling the digital revolution that shapes how the world lives, works, and connects. We research, develop, and manufacture the world’s most advanced inspection and measurement equipment for the semiconductor and nanoelectronics industries. Our tools are capable of detecting defects smaller than the wavelength of visible light, enabling technology leaders to manufacture faster, smarter, and more reliably.

From the smartphone in your pocket to the electronics driving AI, mobility, healthcare, and beyond, KLA technologies are foundational to modern innovation. We are passionate about solving complex problems, advancing technology, and enabling what would otherwise be impossible.

The future is calling. Will you answer?

Group / Division

With over 40 years of leadership in semiconductor process control, KLA is trusted by chipmakers around the globe to ramp next‑generation devices into high‑volume production—quickly and cost‑effectively.

The Global Products Group (GPG) is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products. GPG brings together world‑class research scientists, software engineers, application developers, and product technologists focused on solving the industry’s most demanding challenges.

LS‑SWIFT Division

The LS‑SWIFT Division, part of GPG, delivers patterned wafer inspection systems for high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing. Our mission is to provide market‑leading cost of ownership in defect detection across a broad range of semiconductor applications.

Customers across foundry, logic, memory, automotive, MEMS, and advanced packaging markets rely on LS‑SWIFT products for high‑sampling, high‑value wafer inspection insights.

• LS (Laser Scanning) systems enable cost‑effective patterned wafer defect detection for leading‑edge foundry, logic, DRAM, and NAND fabs.
• SWIFT (Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput) systems deliver full wafer‑surface macro inspection—frontside, backside, and edge—critical for automotive ICs, MEMS, advanced packaging, and memory manufacturing.

LS‑SWIFT operates globally across the United States, Singapore, India, and Germany, serving customers throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.

Join a thriving, high‑performing team where creativity is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and a caring, inclusive culture empowers engineers to do their best work and grow their careers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance, production‑grade software using C# and/or Java
• Succeed in a high‑velocity engineering environment, using ninja‑level programming skills and sound judgment to move quickly without compromising quality
• Build world‑class user experience products by developing adaptive, scalable frontend and backend systems tailored for high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing
• Develop deep technical expertise in inspection system software
• Own and contribute across the entire product development lifecycle, from requirements and design to development, deployment, and support
• Learn and apply key defect inspection use cases using SWIFT tools
• Collaborate closely with global engineering teams across multiple geographies
• Work cross‑functionally with systems, hardware, applications, marketing, and manufacturing teams
• Apply and continuously improve software engineering best practices
• Exposure to or interest in working with AI‑driven technologies and intelligent systems is a plus
• Support software deployment, service, and customer success activities
• Embrace opportunities to travel globally, collaborating with teams and customers at KLA sites worldwide to support and advance cutting‑edge products

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in BE / BTech / MS / MCA / MTech
• Strong foundation in programming fundamentals with hands‑on experience in C#
• Experience with Java is a strong plus
• Solid understanding of software design principles and the SDLC
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a global, cross‑functional team environment

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in BE / BTech / MS / MCA / MTech
• Strong foundation in programming fundamentals with hands‑on experience in C#
• Experience with Java is a strong plus
• Solid understanding of software design principles and the SDLC
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a global, cross‑functional team environment

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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