Solutions Architect - Linux

Base Pay Range: $94,400.00 - $160,500.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

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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.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

EBeam’s mission encapsulates its role as the “eyes” of KLA’s product line, providing timely information on defects and critical locations on the wafer at the highest spatial resolution possible. Customers use EBeam products alongside KLA patterned and bare wafer inspectors to quickly understand the nature of defects and other imperfections on product wafers and take action to correct the manufacturing process.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solutions Architect to join our team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex Linux cluster infrastructures tailored to meet the specific needs of our semiconductor tools. This involves creating solutions for products that we build in a manufacturing environment and ship to customers around the world. A deep understanding of Linux systems, high-performance computing (HPC), and cluster management is ideal.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive architecture plans for Linux cluster infrastructures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Oversee the deployment and configuration of Linux clusters, including hardware and software components.
• Creating detailed documentation for architecture designs, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in Linux systems and HPC technologies and incorporate them into our solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and sales, to ensure seamless delivery of solutions.

Requirements:

• 5 years minimum of demonstrated ability with Linux-based systems
• Proven experience with OpenStack
• Proven experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals in a clustered environment
• Strong scripting skills in languages like Bash or Python
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-Have:

• Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible or SaltStack
• Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC)
• Hands-on experience leading OpenVPN, Nginx, HAProxy, and K8s
• Experience using Open-Source tools in production infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree and minimum of 5 years related work experience, Master's Level Degree and minimum of 3 years related work experience; Doctorate (Academic) Degree and minimum of 1 year related work experience.

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: 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.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. 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.