Software Intern

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, 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.

The Surfscan group includes a team of engineers, technology development, apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer, IC and equipment manufacturers to develop, qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers, epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
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 KLA technologies. Our teams build complex, high-performance software that integrates with advanced hardware systems and data platforms.
Position Overview

KLA is seeking a curious and motivated undergraduate Software Engineering Intern who enjoys problem solving
, learning how systems work, and tackling real engineering challenges. This role focuses on building and improving software using C++ and Python on Linux
, with opportunities to explore AI tools for engineering productivity
. Exposure to cloud-native technologies is a plus but not required.
Key Responsibilities

• Analyze problems, break them down, and implement practical software solutions
• Develop and enhance software components using C++ and Python on Linux
• Debug issues, analyze logs, and perform root-cause investigations
• Create Python scripts/tools for automation, testing, or data inspection
• Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity (code understanding, debugging, test generation, documentation)
• Write clean, maintainable code and basic documentation
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team problem-solving sessions

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Strong problem-solving skills
  , curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Programming experience in C++ (coursework or projects)
• Programming experience in Python (coursework or projects)
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment (command line, basic tools, file systems)
• Understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, OOP)
• Experience with or willingness to explore AI tools to improve software development productivity

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Exposure to cloud or container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Git Hub (repositories, branching, pull requests)
• Basic experience with version control concepts (branching/merging)
• Coursework or projects related to operating systems, concurrency, or distributed systems

Minimum Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Base Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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…