Company Overview
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy high‑quality software solutions that enhance the capabilities of KLA Frontline products.
- Build and evolve user interfaces and core software components for real‑time, distributed, high‑performance systems.
- Leverage AI‑assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency, explore design alternatives, and tackle complex technical challenges.
- Collaborate with hardware, system, product, and marketing teams to translate system‑level and customer requirements into robust software designs.
- Develop a deep understanding of system and software architecture, enabling you to propose and implement solutions for critical customer issues and capability gaps.
- Contribute to next‑generation platform designs by conducting trade‑off studies, identifying technical risks, and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Work effectively with geographically distributed teams to deliver reliable, scalable software solutions.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues in complex multi‑process, multi‑system environments running on Windows and Linux.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree with atleast 2 years of experience or Bachaler's degree with atleast 4 years of experience.
- Strong fundamentals in software engineering and programming, with hands‑on experience in:
- C# / Java, Python, Angular
- Working experience with C++ or QT would be added advantage.
- Deep understanding of object‑oriented design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
- Practical experience with multi‑threaded, multi‑process, and distributed systems.
- Strong debugging skills in complex system environments, with solid OS concepts (Windows/Linux).
- Ability to translate abstract problem statements into concrete requirements, design, and implementation through collaborative discussions.
- Comprehensive understanding of SDLC and modern software engineering best practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented, cross‑functional environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree with atleast 2 years of experience or Bachaler's degree with atleast 4 years of experience.
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 degree with at least 2 years of experience or Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience
- Strong fundamentals in software engineering and programming
- Hands-on experience in C#, Java, Python, Angular
- Working experience with C++ or QT
- Deep understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
- Practical experience with multi-threaded, multi-process, and distributed systems
- Strong debugging skills in complex system environments
- Ability to translate abstract problem statements into concrete requirements
- Comprehensive understanding of SDLC and modern software engineering best practices
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment
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.
