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 lifecycle—defining 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:
Bachelor’s degree (required) + Significant relevant experience; Master’s 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.
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Strong foundation in algorithms and numerical methods, with the ability to design, analyze, and optimize algorithms for accuracy and performance
Experience with:
Microsoft.NET languages including VB.NET 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?
KLA’s 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; Master's Level Degree and related work experience; Bachelor's 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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About KLA Corporation
Technology10,001+Founded 1975
KLA Corporation is a global leader in semiconductor process control and yield management, designing and manufacturing advanced inspection and metrology systems used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.
