Software Manager, Machine Control & Distributed Computing

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 world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s 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 KLA’s 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 LS-SWIFT Division of KLA’s Global Products Group provides patterned wafer inspection systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Its mission is to deliver market-leading cost of ownership in defect detection for a broad range of applications in the production of semiconductors. Customers from the foundry, logic, memory, automotive, MEMS, advanced packaging and other markets rely upon high-sample wafer inspection information generated by LS-SWIFT products. LS (Laser Scanning) systems enable cost-effective patterned wafer defect detection for the industry’s most sophisticated process technologies deployed in leading-edge foundry, logic, DRAM, and NAND fabs. SWIFT (Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput) systems deliver all-wafer-surface (frontside, backside, and edge) macro inspection that is critical for automotive IC, MEMS, and advanced packaging processes as well as foundry/logic and memory fabs. LS-SWIFT operates from a global footprint that includes the US, Singapore, India and Germany, and serves a worldwide customer base across Asia, Europe and North America.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Strong software development expertise with proficiency in modern programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, and Python.
• Proven experience as a people and functional manager, with a track record of building high-performing engineering teams and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and collaborate with globally distributed teams across the United States, India, Singapore, and other international locations.
• Deep understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and best practices, with the ability to guide teams in developing scalable, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.
• Strong knowledge of open-source technologies, frameworks, and software ecosystems, spanning both web-based and desktop (thick-client) applications. Ability to evaluate architectural trade-offs and recommend appropriate technology solutions based on business and technical requirements.
• Passionate about coaching, mentoring, and developing talent, helping team members maximize their potential and achieve both personal and professional growth.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with a structured and rational approach to addressing complex technical, project, and organizational challenges.
• Strong technical problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, diagnose complex issues, and drive effective solutions in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective collaboration across engineering, product management, program management, and leadership teams.
• Results-oriented leader with a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions while balancing innovation, execution excellence, and customer success.

Job Scope:

• Build and lead a team of smart software engineers to help our wafer inspection products to achieve the next level of performance through superior technology and the latest in software practices & machine learning. You will bring your proven experience in leading a team of engineers to conceive, design and deploy robust/scalable software for high-volume production and real time applications.
• Need to lead the change to bring in the next generation SW architecture (in possibly newer tech stack) along with supporting the existing set of features done with the current SW tech stack
• Acquire and demonstrate technical knowledge of LS-SWIFT product software
• Meet product timelines with good quality software
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various contributing factors
• Ensuring that detailed designs, code, and unit tests are consistent, robust, future-proof and scalable. Understand and make design and architectural improvements on existing software.
• Motivated to learn newer Software technologies independently
• Easily work with legacy frameworks, while embracing and implementing modern technologies and frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-divisional and cross-functional teams across geographical zones to develop / deliver software solutions
• Communicate effectively on technical and business topics

Minimum Qualifications

• Preferred work experiences in semiconductor processing / equipment industry or product companies

• Must have excellent communication, organizational, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills

• Must be self-driven, and a strong team player

• Good understanding on High Performance computing and related technologies/aids (CPU, GPU performance comparison and related toolkits) along with Machine learning basics

Base Pay Range: $195,600.00 - $332,500.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA’s 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 [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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