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Software Engineer - Applications

KLA
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026
💰 $165,900/yr($97,600/yr$165,900/yr)

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

Enabling the movement toward advanced chip design, KLA's Measurement, Analytics and Control group (MACH) is looking for the best and brightest research scientists, software engineers, application development engineers and senior product technology process engineers to join our team. The MACH team's mission is to collaborate with our customers to innovate technologies and solutions that detect and control highly complex process variations—at their source—rather than compensate for them at later stages of the manufacturing process. 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. Our MACH team develops leading-edge solutions for patterning process analytics and control technologies, thereby providing customers with critical insight at the feature level, field level and cross-wafer analysis. Our teams also develop advanced modeling simulation, data analytics and process control modeling technologies. As a member of the MACH team, you’ll be joining the most sophisticated and successful process-control company in the semiconductor industry--working across functions to solve the most complex technical problems in the digital age.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

  • Installation/upgrade/technical support of Klarity Defect and KAI products
  • Project management for beta and product adoption at customer site
  • Support HQ and local Business Unit to achieve our business goals

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with KLA Klarity Defect.
  • Understanding of container technologies and Kubernetes (K8s)
  • At least 2 years of experience in Defect System Administration.
  • Understanding of software development methodologies and system architecture.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience with Microsoft Windows operating system administration.
  • Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems.
  • Understanding of cloud-based environments and infrastructure.
  • Programming experience in one or more of the following: C, C#, Python, or Shell scripting.
  • Knowledge of Oracle Database administration and PL/SQL development.
  • Strong software documentation skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.

    Travel Requirements

    • Ability to travel up to 30% domestically or up to 15% internationally, as required.

      Base Pay Range: $97,600.00 - $165,900.00 Annually

      Primary Location: USA-TX-Austin-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.

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