Software Engineer - Test Automation

Company Overview

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer in Test Automation with 6+ years of hands-on experience to design, build, and scale code-driven automation across three key areas: UI automation, REST/API automation, and System-level automation for software + hardware-integrated semiconductor products.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong software development skills who can create maintainable automation frameworks, implement reliable automated tests, and deliver actionable quality signals by integrating test execution, data extraction, and reporting into repeatable pipelines.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

UI Automation

• Develop and maintain automated UI test suites for Windows desktop applications using existing UI automation approaches and improve stability/maintainability of UI automation assets.

• Design reusable UI automation components (object repositories/wrappers) to simplify maintenance and enable scalable UI test development.

API Automation

• Create and maintain automated tests for REST interfaces and service integrations; apply API testing tools and automation frameworks where appropriate

• Support/extend API test coverage initiatives and improve pipeline signal quality (notifications, dashboards, and regression enablement).

System & Hardware-Integrated Automation (End-to-End Product Validation)

• Own end-to-end automated validation for key features, including system workflows where software interacts with hardware/instrumentation; balance automation with targeted manual testing as needed for hardware-integrated scenarios.

• Collaborate with multi-functional team members across engineering, algorithms, systems, hardware, applications, and manufacturing to plan and execute test strategy aligned to releases.

• Build automation and infrastructure that supports complex environments (bench/tool), including scenarios that are hardware-related and require focused validation.

• Lead test planning, test strategy execution, and collaborate with team members across engineering, algorithms, systems, hardware, marketing, applications, and manufacturing teams.

• Build systems that involve databases and our in-house automated testing framework.

• Use intelligent algorithms, e.g. LLM, and business logic to find the root cause of software failures. Present them in an actionable manner through Power BI, dashboards, and other reporting and graphing tools.

Required Technical Skills

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in C++, C#, Java, Python or R.

• Machine Learning Frameworks: Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or similar.

• Data Handling: Strong skills in SQL, NoSQL databases, and data preprocessing.

• Algorithms and Statistics: Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, machine learning models, and statistical methods.

• Deep understanding in profiling, scaling and tuning of relational (such as SQL Server) and non-relational databases (such as Redis, MongoDB)

• Understand system-level requirements and translate them into good software design

• Solid understanding in computer architecture, design patterns, UI frameworks, and API design

• Self-starter and quick learner who adapts to dynamic schedules, evolving requirements, and multi-functional work in a complex semiconductor environment.

• Knowledge with technologies like Kafka, Kubernetes, MySQL, Hadoop, BigQuery and other open-source databases is a plus

• Experience with Continuous Integration tools and process—Jenkins is a plus

• Experience with REST API testing tools and automation frameworks—Postman/RestSharp is a plus

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.

Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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