Embedded HPC Cluster Architect and Manager

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 Broadband Plasma Division (BBP) provides market-leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems for leading-edge IC manufacturing. Logic, foundry, and memory customers depend on BBP products to detect yield-critical defects for process debug and excursion monitoring at advanced process nodes. BBP flagship products include the 29xx and 39xx series which leverage Broadband Plasma technology to capture a wide range of defects with ultimate sensitivity at the optical inspection speeds needed for inline defect monitoring.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HPC infrastructure, Experience in deriving Hardware Specs based requirements, and proficiency in product lifecycle management. They will engage with teams to understand their requirements, drive development for our HPC platforms, and collaborate with other teams for integration. The candidate should also have expertise in Hardware System Design, Linux Systems Administration, container orchestration, networking, security, diagnostics tooling and performance tuning. Experience integrating, testing, and optimizing the integration of HPC with storage and data platforms is also essential.

Principal Responsibilities

• Drive team growth and development, providing mentorship and support to team members.

• Ensure the successful execution of projects, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.

• Work with various OEMs to understand their Product offerings and Roadmaps to create optimal HPC Solution Offerings.

• Collaborate with other sub-system teams on developing HPC Cluster Roadmaps that meet Product Requirements.

• Collaborate within a customer-focused teams to design, develop, test, and deploy Embedded HPC infrastructure in alignment with business needs.

• Foster strong relationships with Product and Program Management, Software engineering, Mfg and Service teams to ensure the HPC Platforms effectively meet their requirements.

Qualifications/Skills

• 3+ years’ experience in managing, and mentoring teams.

• Knowledge of Linux Hardware Ecosystem centered around CPU, GPU and PCIE Architecture. 

• Deep understanding of Linux Operating systems, Networking with practical experience in tuning HPC workloads.

• Experience with configuration management and automation tools, such as Chef, Ansible, Salt, Packer

• Experience with building monitoring and alerting on logs and metrics with excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Experience with and a strong understanding of containers (docker/singularity). Container orchestration with Kubernetes a Plus.

• Maintain a grounded approach, making decisions based on data and strategic goals rather than emotions and clearly articulate the decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineering Degree (Preferably CS, EE)
• 3+ Years experience in managing people.
• Experience working with HPC Technologies.

Base Pay Range: $163,000.00 - $277,100.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-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.

               

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