Software Quality Control Internship

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

Enabling the movement toward advanced chip design, KLA's Measurement, Analytics and Control group (MACH) is looking for the best and brightest research scientists, software engineers, application development engineers and senior product technology process engineers to join our team. The MACH team's mission is to collaborate with our customers to innovate technologies and solutions that detect and control highly complex process variations-at their source-rather than compensate for them at later stages of the manufacturing process.

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chip makers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Our MACH team develops leading-edge solutions for patterning process analytics and control technologies, thereby providing customers with critical insight at the feature level, field level and cross-wafer analysis. Our teams also develop advanced modeling simulation, data analytics and process control modeling technologies.

As a member of the MACH team, you'll be joining the most sophisticated and successful process-control company in the semiconductor industry--working across functions to solve the most complex technical problems in the digital age.

Job Description /Preferred Qualifications

About the Role

We're seeking a talented and motivated Software Quality Control intern to join our team in Austin for the summer of 2026. You'll gain hands-on experience in software testing and quality assurance while working in an Agile team developing solutions for the semiconductor industry. Our tech stack includes C# and MS-SQL Server.

Responsibilities

As an intern, you'll be supported by experienced mentors and contribute to:

* Designing and executing test cases based on software requirements and use cases.

* Collaborating with developers, testers, and product owners to create relevant test data.

* Identifying, documenting, and analyzing software defects.

* Participating in agile ceremonies and contributing to continuous improvement.

* Assisting in test automation efforts and learning how to implement automated test cases.

Preferred Qualifications

* Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

* Familiarity with software development or testing concepts (coursework or personal projects).

* Exposure to tools like Azure Dev Ops or similar is a plus.

* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

* Effective communication skills in English (written and spoken).

* Enthusiasm for learning and working in a team-oriented environment.

What You'll Gain

* Real-world experience in software quality control and agile development.

* Mentorship from experienced professionals.

* Exposure to professional software commonly used in real-world industrial environments.

* Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the semiconductor domain.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires less than 1 year of related experience

Base Pay Range: $29.00 - $38.00 per hour based on pursuit of a Bachelors and Masters

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