Sr. Software Project Engineer

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, chip makers 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.

First to deliver the best imaging and classification data for every defect or point on any layer at any time. EBeam s mission encapsulates its role as the "eyes" of KLA s product line, providing timely information on defects and critical locations on the wafer at the highest spatial resolution possible. Customers use EBeam products alongside KLA patterned and bare wafer inspectors to quickly understand the nature of defects and other imperfections on product wafers and take action to correct the manufacturing process.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

Join the team advancing next generation EBeam technology and help shape the future of semiconductor inspection, one electron at a time.

What You ll Do

• Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of ground breaking EBeam tool software.
• Drive multi-functional planning, execution, tracking, and course correction.
• Take on sophisticated software and system level challenges with creativity and persistence.
• Work with applications engineers and marketing to define feature requirements and priorities.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to optimize software hardware interactions.
• Think beyond software-propose comprehensive, system level solutions.
• Bring curiosity and interest in physics, optics, and how electrons shape the world.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education background in Engineering or Software
• Strong experience in software development for sophisticated systems.
• Experience leading a sophisticated software product from conception to delivery.
• Validated ability to solve deep technical problems across software, hardware, and system boundaries.
• Ability to partner effectively with cross disciplinary teams (systems, hardware, applications, marketing).
• Comfort working in fastpaced R&D environments where priorities evolve.
• Systems level approach: understanding how software, hardware, and physics fit together.
• Interest or background in physics, optics, electron beam systems, or related fields.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years;
Master s Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years;
Bachelor s Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

Base Pay Range: $ - $ 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 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.

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