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.

Job Description

Expected to contribute to or lead the specification and development of software requirements based on the engineer's area of concentration (data computing, image processing, machine learning, big data handling, hardware integration) or varying level of project complexity and risk for the organization. Able to independently design and integrate subsystem requirements, to define gaps or defects within the system, and provide support for the definition and implementation of subsystem requirements. Act as an advisor to senior level contributors and managers on defect resolution, prototyping, simulation, and integration of software products.

Has a thorough understanding of multi-threaded, multi process, and distributed software design principles, big data handling, database tool, machine learning. Has a practical and theoretical knowledge and understanding of design for areas such as optimization of performance, maintainability, diagnostics, serviceability, quality, reliability, etc

Able to provide input to allocate software requirements to subsystems. Develop software design and implement them on a subsystem. Incorporates practical knowledge on S/W applications within image quality enhancement, defect detection and classification (with classic algorithm and machine learning), as well as machine control. Provides input to resolve complex problems related to predictive analytics, high performance computing, deep learning.

Expected to contribute to or lead the specification and development of products within the software lifecycle. Able to setup and drive small team efforts that address product-level issues, Potential to develop the necessary leadership skills and be a part of change initiative when required for key corporate, functional, and/or group initiatives.

Able to communicate effectively with peers, interdisciplinary engineering groups, with customers, vendors and across cultures.

Supports problem solving on medium complexity systems and subsystems. Able to support the detailed analysis and trade-offs for the various solutions. As a team member, supports the problem solving of complex issues. Has very good problem-solving ability. Able to uncover root cause and to devise or to drive a team to define solutions for complex problems.

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

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer