Company Overview
Group/Division
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
- Lead field support and customer escalation activities.
- Develop deep expertise in software architecture, system behavior, and tool operation.
- Guide the team in designing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions.
- Drive technical decision-making and ensure alignment with product and business objectives.
- Lead by example through hands-on contributions while coaching and mentoring team members to strengthen technical capabilities and execution excellence.
- Prioritize work effectively, manage escalations and schedules, and drive successful on-time delivery of commitments.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement across engineering processes, development tools, and software workflows.
- Build a high-performing team through talent development, collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
Preferred Qualification
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, with a focus on collaboration, communication, and developing high‑performing teams
- BS, MS, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Proven expertise in C++, object‑oriented design, and software architecture/design patterns.
- Strong background in data analysis, including statistical techniques and predictive modeling.
- Proficiency in Linux-based development and software debugging within complex systems.
- Experience building or deploying AI/ML models, especially with large datasets is a plus
- Prior work in semiconductor equipment industry is also a plus
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, with a focus on collaboration, communication, and developing high‑performing teams
- BS, MS, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Proven expertise in C++, object‑oriented design, and software architecture/design patterns.
- Proficiency in Linux-based development and software debugging within complex systems.
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
- Leadership and team management experience focused on collaboration, communication, and developing high-performing teams
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field
- Expertise in C++, object-oriented design, and software architecture/design patterns
- Proficiency in Linux-based development and software debugging within complex systems
- Strong background in data analysis, including statistical techniques and predictive modeling
- Experience building or deploying AI/ML models, especially with large datasets
- Prior experience in the semiconductor equipment industry
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.
