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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.

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

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 KLAs 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 RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Software Engineer to join our interdisciplinary team. You will collaborate with physicists, hardware engineers, and external vendors to design, develop, and maintain sophisticated software systems that diagnose and calibrate our ground breaking inspection platforms.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about crafting software solution to address system-level challenges and eager to work in a dynamic, multi-functional environment.

• Learn and understand existing LabVIEW software architecture, and lead software development to achieve the project goals.
• Design, implement and maintain software solutions using LabVIEW and other programming languages.
• Translate user needs and system-level requirements into well-structured software specifications and working code.
• Drive design-of-excellence to improve software reliability, maintainability, and performance.
• Develop creative solutions to exciting problems rarely found elsewhere, collaborate multi-functionally with hardware, subsystem, system, manufacturing and service teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Perform ongoing development, testing, root cause analysis of issues and iteratively implement software solutions.
• Will spend time in clean-room environments in performing integration and tests (10%-20%)
• Occasional global travel to customer sites to support installations (10%-20%)
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Multidisciplinary background in either Physical science, Mechanical engineering, Optics, Computer science, or relevant fields.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve system-level issues.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW object-oriented design and programming. Experience with one or more programming languages such as python, C , C#.
• Experience with computer vision, image processing or image analysis methodologies.
• Experience developing medium/large scale software application and working in multi developer software teams.
• Demonstrated experience converting user input into technical specifications and functional software.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Possess high curiosity, be a fast learner, and have the strive to turn prototype ideas into quality production code used in most meaningful applications
  
  

Preferred But Not Required

• Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD)
• Track record of completed team projects for solution connecting hardware and software.
• Hands on development in semi CAPEX business segment
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $130,400.00 - $221,700.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-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 talent.acquisition@kla.com or at 1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLAs Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Associate
  
  

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time
  
  

Job function

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Semiconductor Manufacturing
  
  

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