Company Overview
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Job Title: Software Development EngineerJob Responsibilities:
1. Utilize object-oriented programming techniques to develop semiconductor equipment-related software based on Windows or Linux operating systems. 2.Participate in all aspects of software projects according to the company's product development process: requirements, design, development, deployment, customer support, and service.
3.Collaborate closely with the company's global team to provide software solutions for various metrology equipment, inspection equipment, and data analysis products.
4.Travel domestically or internationally based on the need of company and customers, to attend training, meetings, or provide technical support.
Job Requirements:1. Background in computer science, software engineering, or other related technical fields (electronics, physics, automation, mathematics, etc.), with a bachelor's degree or higher.
2. Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages: C/C++, C#, Java, PHP, Python, LabView, JavaScript. Familiarity with one or more development tools: Visual Studio, VS Code, Eclipse, PyCharm, etc.
3. Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, multithreading, object-oriented analysis, design, and basic programming skills.
4. Familiarity with network programming, database applications, software architecture, design patterns, unit testing, and software development processes is preferred.
5. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and software troubleshooting skills. 6. Fluent in English, with good communication skills and teamwork abilities, dedicated and striving for excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years
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's or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, electronics, physics, automation, mathematics
- Proficiency in object-oriented languages: C/C++, C#, Java, PHP, Python, LabView, JavaScript
- Familiarity with development tools: Visual Studio, VS Code, Eclipse, PyCharm
- Experience developing software on Windows or Linux operating systems
- Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, multithreading, object-oriented analysis and design
- Familiarity with network programming, database applications, software architecture, design patterns, unit testing, and software development processes
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and software troubleshooting skills
- Fluent English with good communication and teamwork abilities
- Minimum experience: Master's degree with 0 years related experience OR Bachelor's degree with 2 years related experience
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed
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.








