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. The Broadband Plasma Division (BBP) provides market-leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems for leading-edge IC manufacturing. Logic, foundry, and memory customers depend on BBP products to detect yield-critical defects for process debug and excursion monitoring at advanced process nodes. BBP flagship products include the 29xx and 39xx series which leverage Broadband Plasma technology to capture a wide range of defects with ultimate sensitivity at the optical inspection speeds needed for inline defect monitoring.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a software engineer to support development of next-generation Wafer Inspection tools. Following KLA Product Lifecycle methods, the candidate will participate in software architecture and design, design reviews, requirements definition for systems and subsystems, and development and maintenance of software features. Key responsibilities include preparing software requirements documents, analyzing software performance, developing critical features, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in the U.S. and overseas, investigating escalated issues, and resolving defects.

Responsibilities

• Be able to conduct software development activities using C++/C#, Managed C++, .NET in Windows 64-bit environment

• Participate in all stages of software development including deployment/trouble shooting at customer sites (for current products)

• Own assigned design and development tasks for current and future product generations.

• Work in a global environment to Interact with multi-site team members during software product life cycle for requirement analysis, design, coding, integration, and testing

• Work with hardware and systems/application groups to understand system requirements and map them to a software design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 3 years of experience. OR master’s Level Degree with 1 year of experience

• Software development experience using any one of the high-level programming languages such as C++, C# and .Net Framework

• Knowledge in STL, WinDBG and Windows Internals.

• Excellent architecture and design experience using modular / OOP / OOD methodology

• Hands-on experience on C#/C++ programming including multi-threading on Windows platform

• Proven track record on software design, implementation and unit testing using Microsoft VS C# /C++

• GUI design and implementation using .Net framework and .Net Core

• Documentation of software design artifacts and algorithm specifications

• Collaboration with SQE team on test case development and test execution

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience in semiconductor process is very desirable

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 3 years of experience. OR Master's Level Degree with at least 1 year of experience.
• Good programming skills in any one of the high-level programming languages such as C++, C# and .Net Framework
• Excellent architecture and design experience using modular / OOP / OOD methodology

Base Pay Range: $114,800.00 - $195,200.00 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 talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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