Senior Software Engineer, Architecture & Algorithms

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

As a Senior Software Engineer focused on architecture and algorithms you will define the software architecture and design the core measurement data-analysis and signal/image-processing algorithms that power our families of surface profiler thin film sheet resistance and nanoindentation measurement instruments leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the latest advancements in software engineering and AI/ML/DL.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver well-defined features/components with high-level guidance: estimate work communicate risks/tradeoffs and deliver on schedule
• Own and evolve the software architecture across the development lifecycledefining system- and subsystem-level requirements interfaces and specifications and guiding key design decisions
• Design implement and optimize core algorithms for measurement data analysis and signal/image processing including numerical methods and high-performance multithreaded code
• Develop C#/.NET and C software for data analysis and algorithm implementation; write maintainable well-structured code and use AI-assisted tools responsibly under company security policies
• Evaluate and compare algorithmic approaches through prototyping benchmarking and analysis of accuracy precision and computational complexity
• Build robust unit/integration tests and use profiling to improve algorithm performance accuracy memory usage reliability and security
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Troubleshoot system/subsystem issues using logs and experiments; contribute to root-cause analysis implement fixes with guidance and help prevent recurrence
• Demonstrate motivation to independently learn and apply new software technologies

Travel - Occasional travel may be required to KLA headquarters customer sites or other business locations. Travel is expected to be less than 10% of working time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (required) Significant relevant experience; Masters or advanced degree (desired) relevant experience in Computer Science Software Electrical Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering Physics or Mathematics.
• A solid understanding and demonstrated track record in the practice of software engineering fundamentals including software architecture data structures algorithms design patterns event-driven design multithreaded design testing and debugging.
• Strong foundation in algorithms and numerical methods with the ability to design analyze and optimize algorithms for accuracy and performance
• Experience with:
  • languages including and C#
  • C programming
  • Microsoft Visual Studio development environment
  • Source code control systems such as Git
  • Adherence to software design and coding standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers interdisciplinary engineering groups customers and suppliers including delivering clear technical presentations
• Adept at collaborating with teams across the US Europe and Asia
• Self-driven individual with strong technical ability a systematic approach and excellent problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Experience contributing to architecture and design for complex subsystems and influencing technical decisions through strong design and code reviews
• Experience developing scientific measurement or signal/image-processing algorithms
• Background in applied mathematics numerical methods statistics or scientific computing
• Experience improving performance and diagnostics/observability for system-level software
• Experience collaborating across teams on system integration and software releases for complex systems
• Experience delivering AI/ML capabilities in products
• UX skills including wireframing prototyping and user flow design

What we will offer you

KLAs benefits package includes:

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) contributory pension scheme cash health plan cycle to work scheme global bonus plan share scheme rewards scheme and life assurance

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience; Masters Level Degree and related work experience; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience

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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