Software Engineer

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for a passionate software engineer who will be supporting our test automation activities.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Build systems that involve databases and our in-house automated testing framework.
• Automate the process of extracting test result data from different sources.
• Use intelligent algorithms, e.g. LLM, and business logic to find the root cause of software failures.
• Integrate and transform the scattered data and flat log files into homogeneous format and load them into our database.
• Present them in an actionable manner through Power BI, dashboards, and other reporting and
• graphing tools.

Required Technical Skills

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, C#, or R.
• Machine Learning Frameworks: Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or similar.
• Data Handling: Strong skills in SQL, NoSQL databases, and data preprocessing.
• Algorithms and Statistics: Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, machine learning models, and statistical methods.
• Deep understanding in profiling, scaling and tuning of relational (such as SQL Server) and non-relational databases (such as Redis, MongoDB)
• Understand system-level requirements and translate them into good software design
• Strong knowledge in computer architecture, design patterns, UI frameworks, and API design
• Knowledge with technologies like Kafka, Kubernetes, MySQL, Hadoop, BigQuery and other open-source databases is a plus
• Experience with Continuous Integration tools and process—Jenkins is a plus
• Experience with REST API testing tools and automation frameworks—Postman/RestSharp is a plus
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Minimum Qualifications

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

Base Pay Range: $108,900.00 - $185,100.00 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.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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