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Senior Software Engineer

KLA
Belgiumfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2025

About the role

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

The ICOS Vision Systems division focuses on the backend of the line semiconductor industry providing fully automated tools to inspect and sort, finished integrated circuit packages. For more than 15 years, ICOS has been a market leader with tray-to-tray and tray-to-tape inspection and sorting tools found in the production facilities of all major chipmakers in the world. Our market-leading technology and superior customer service requires strong talent in optics, machine control, algorithms and applications within our engineering teams. The ICOS division headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium with additional engineering and manufacturing operations in Singapore and Shenzhen (China).

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Are you passionate about cutting-edge software development and eager to make an impact in high-tech inspection systems? Join our international team as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll help shape the future of machine vision and user interface technologies.

In this role, you'll work with C++ and C#, designing software that powers everything from image acquisition and processing to sleek, modern WPF interfaces. You'll collaborate across borders, occasionally travel to meet customers, and continuously grow your skills through dedicated training and access to online learning platforms.

Whether it's developing advanced machines, crafting new optical inspection methods, or implementing intelligent image processing algorithms, you'll be at the forefront of innovation—bringing your talent to a team that’s always pushing one step beyond.

Responsibilities

•            As a senior software engineer in our component inspection human interface development team, you will be part of an international Scrum team that uses agile standard methodologies to build stable and maintainable software.

•            You will apply the latest techniques in C++ and C# software design to develop software that ranges from control of image acquisition and processing up till modern WPF user interfaces.

•            You will have the opportunity to occasionally travel to customers and discover new places and cultures along the way.

•            Training sessions and access to online learning portals will ensure that your knowledge stays up-to-date and allow you to grow beyond your current know-how.

•            From on the edge software development, designing advanced machines, defining and implementing image processing algorithms or crafting new ways to do optical inspections, we do it all, and we need your talent to keep going one step beyond!

Minimum Qualifications

•  Minimum an MS degree in engineering with at least 5 years of experience.

•            Extensive programming skills in modern C++.

•            Knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns, and UML.

•            An affinity to vision applications is a plus.

•            Knowledge of C#, WPF, Python, GIT and Scrum are a plus.

•            Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

•            Ability to work independently without guidance as an Individual contributor.

•            Proficient in English

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

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