Company Overview
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
- Qualification of new and existing products and features (functional/requirements based, regression, performance, reliability). This includes designing and qualifying, publishing results and recommendations in the form of training material, best known methods Ability to understand and develop test cases in new technologies like Deep Learning, machine learnings etc.
- Ability to technically interact with Algorithms, System Engineering, Application Engineering, Marketing and Manufacturing, Customer Support team for various requirements across the globe. Interact with cross locational teams.
- Ability to assess automation feasibility of the test cases Script the test cases to automatically execute the tests Participate in all stages of software development including deployment/trouble shooting at customer sites.
- Ability to use AI tools for enhancing work output including building utilities and applications using AI
- Represent SQE team in product life cycle and key program meetings.
- Travel to customer fabrication facilities to understand customer usecases, for deploying SW and troubleshooting
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have Master's Level Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or related fields.
- Must have excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skill. Must also be self-driven, yet a strong team player
- Background in IC processing/Semiconductor equipment is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with automation tools is a plus
- Must be desiring to travel and enjoy working in other cultures.
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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Skills Required
- Master's Level Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or related fields
- Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Hands-on experience with automation tools
- Background in IC processing/Semiconductor equipment
KLA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KLA and has not been reviewed or approved by KLA.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) plan with company matching and financial planning support. Student debt assistance and related financial benefits reinforce long-term savings and security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership programs include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and broad-based RSU participation that extend equity beyond a narrow group. These elements complement competitive pay and bonuses to strengthen total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs span paid time off, paid company holidays, and paid volunteer time. Family care and bonding leave and back-up care services add flexibility during life events.
KLA Insights
What We Do
KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.






