Company Overview
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Design, develop, and maintain software components for advanced semiconductor systems.
Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Develop robust, maintainable, and high-quality code following software engineering best practices.
Investigate and resolve software defects, performance issues, and customer-reported problems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, QA, and Field Support.
Create and maintain technical documentation.
Support product releases and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in code reviews and promote software quality standards.
Learn and adopt new technologies, tools, and development methodologies.
Minimum Qualifications
B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
3+ years of software development experience, or equivalent hands-on experience gained through military service, internships, or significant academic projects.
Strong programming skills in C#/.NET and object-oriented design.
Good understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.
Experience with multithreaded programming and debugging.
Familiarity with Windows-based application development.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with modern .NET technologies.
Familiarity with database technologies and SQL.
Experience working with hardware-integrated systems.
Experience in industrial automation, machine control, or semiconductor-related environments.
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
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 3+ years of software development experience, or equivalent hands-on experience through military service, internships, or significant academic projects
- Strong programming skills in C# and .NET
- Object-oriented design experience
- Understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns
- Experience with multithreaded programming and debugging
- Familiarity with Windows-based application development
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Experience with modern .NET technologies
- Familiarity with database technologies and SQL
- Experience working with hardware-integrated systems
- Experience in industrial automation, machine control, or semiconductor-related environments
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 — U.S. programs include a formulaic 401(k) employer match with clearly described plan designs in company materials. Consistent plan structure and employer matching signal strong support for long‑term savings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A broad base of employees is eligible for RSUs and can participate in an ESPP, extending ownership beyond executives. Company materials position equity as a core component of total compensation.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A quarterly profit‑sharing program and performance bonuses are outlined in filings, providing regular variable pay opportunities. These incentives complement base pay and equity to lift overall earnings in strong periods.
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.
