Software Quality Control Internship

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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows 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

Enabling the movement toward advanced chip design KLAs Measurement Analytics and Control group (MACH) is looking for the best and brightest research scientists software engineers application development engineers and senior product technology process engineers to join our team. The MACH teams mission is to collaborate with our customers to innovate technologies and solutions that detect and control highly complex process variationsat their sourcerather than compensate for them at later stages of the manufacturing process. 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. Our MACH team develops leading-edge solutions for patterning process analytics and control technologies thereby providing customers with critical insight at the feature level field level and cross-wafer analysis. Our teams also develop advanced modeling simulation data analytics and process control modeling technologies. As a member of the MACH team youll be joining the most sophisticated and successful process-control company in the semiconductor industry--working across functions to solve the most complex technical problems in the digital age.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

About the Role

Were seeking a talented and motivated Software Quality Control intern to join our team in Austin for the summer of 2026. Youll gain hands-on experience in software testing and quality assurance while working in an Agile team developing solutions for the semiconductor industry. Our tech stack includes C# and MS-SQL Server.

Responsibilities

As an intern youll be supported by experienced mentors and contribute to:

• Designing and executing test cases based on software requirements and use cases.
• Collaborating with developers testers and product owners to create relevant test data.
• Identifying documenting and analyzing software defects.
• Participating in agile ceremonies and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Assisting in test automation efforts and learning how to implement automated test cases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with software development or testing concepts (coursework or personal projects).
• Exposure to tools like Azure DevOps or similar is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Enthusiasm for learning and working in a team-oriented environment.

What Youll Gain

• Real-world experience in software quality control and agile development.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to professional software commonly used in real-world industrial environments.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the semiconductor domain.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires less than 1 year of related experience

Base Pay Range: $29.00 - $38.00 per hour based on pursuit of a Bachelors and Masters

Primary Location: USA-TX-Austin-KLA

KLAs 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 or at 1- to request accommodation.

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