Software Technology Specialist

To make electronics you need chips wafers transistors reticles and... To make these you must see test and manufacture them at scalefaster and better than ever before. Thats where KLA comes in. Whether youre early in your career or an experienced professional youll solve complex challenges work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs builds and sells KLAs product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI data centers automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection metrology and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips specialty semiconductors wafers reticles advanced packaging process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes IC substrates and PCB manufacturing including etch and deposition component inspection and imaging and analytics. The e-Beam division plays a critical role in KLAs inspection ecosystem with tools that deliver high-resolution timely insights into defects and critical locations on the wafer. Used alongside KLAs patterned and bare wafer inspectors e-Beam systems help our customers quickly identify and understand yield-impacting issuesenabling faster more effective actions to correct the manufacturing process.

What Youll Do

In this role you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C and Python development.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with distributed systems high-performance computing (HPC) or large-scale software platforms.
• Experience with AI productivity and development tools such as GitHub Copilot Cursor Windsurf or similar technologies.
• Experience developing software for semiconductors industrial automation instrumentation manufacturing or other complex engineering domains.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and drive execution across organizational boundaries.

Desired Attributes

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Ability to influence and lead through technical expertise.
• Passion for solving challenging engineering problems.
• Continuous learner with curiosity for emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Collaborative team player capable of working effectively across global organizations.
• Ability to energize teams and drive outcomes in a fast-paced innovation-driven environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in BE / BTech / MS / MCA / MTech in Computer Science Electronics Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.
• 10 years of software development experience delivering complex software products.
• Strong expertise in C# application development.
• Strong software design architecture and object-oriented programming skills.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis capabilities in complex software environments.
• Solid understanding of Windows internals runtime concepts.
• Thorough knowledge of software engineering principles SDLC and software quality practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in global cross-functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5 years; Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 12 years

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools metrology systems process solutions and computational analytics that make electronics possible tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $149000.00 - $253300.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-TX-Richardson-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.

Use of AI Statement

At KLA our interviews seek to understand your individual skills problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation the use of AI recording tools or other technologies to generate suggest or provide responses during interviewswhether virtual or in personis not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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