Software Technology Specialist

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The e-Beam division plays a critical role in KLA’s inspection ecosystem, with tools that deliver high-resolution, timely insights into defects and critical locations on the wafer. Used alongside KLA’s patterned and bare wafer inspectors, e-Beam systems help our customers quickly identify and understand yield-impacting issues—enabling faster, more effective actions to correct the manufacturing process.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C++ and Python development.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, high-performance computing (HPC), or large-scale software platforms.
• Experience with AI productivity and development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, or similar technologies.
• Experience developing software for semiconductors, industrial automation, instrumentation, manufacturing, or other complex engineering domains.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and drive execution across organizational boundaries.

Desired Attributes

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Ability to influence and lead through technical expertise.
• Passion for solving challenging engineering problems.
• Continuous learner with curiosity for emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Collaborative team player capable of working effectively across global organizations.
• Ability to energize teams and drive outcomes in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in BE / BTech / MS / MCA / MTech in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 10+ years of software development experience delivering complex software products.
• Strong expertise in C# and .NET application development.
• Strong software design, architecture, and object-oriented programming skills.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis capabilities in complex software environments.
• Solid understanding of Windows internals and .NET runtime concepts.
• Thorough knowledge of software engineering principles, SDLC, and software quality practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in global cross-functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 12 years

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $149,000.00 - $253,300.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-TX-Richardson-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 pay 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. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Use of AI Statement 

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

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