Software Engineer (C++, Linux) / Associate, Software Development

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 RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Summary

Build cutting‑edge C++ software for next‑gen mask inspection systems. Work with cross‑functional experts and tackle complex, high‑impact engineering challenges. AI/ML experience is a big plus.

Description

KLA RAPID Division is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong foundation in C++ programming and interest in data analysis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good problem‑solving and debugging skills and will work on multi‑threaded and multi‑process programming environments. Experience with AI-assisted (agentic) development methodologies or hands-on working experience with machine learning (ML) is a strong plus.

In this role, you will develop inspection and data analysis software for advanced mask inspection systems. You will work closely with experienced software engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams—including electrical, mechanical, optical, algorithm, and software teams—to gain domain knowledge and help solve system‑level challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop inspection software and data analytics solutions for advanced mask inspection systems.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to define and implement system requirements.

• Optimize and maintain existing codebases to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability.

• Provide support during beta‑site ramp‑up and handle escalations from customer sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience in C++ programming, object‑oriented design, and design patterns.

• Strong background in data analysis, including statistical summaries and predictive modeling.

• Proficiency in Linux‑based development environments.

• Strong leadership qualities, teamwork skills, and motivation for team success.

• AI/ML experience with large‑dataset model development is a plus.

• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and workflows.

• Familiarity with frontend development stacks such as Qt or other modern UI frameworks (Electron, Gtk).

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Singularity) for packaging software services.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 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

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