Senior Instrumentation Software Engineer
KLA Corporation
Software Engineering
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
USD 100k-170k / year + Equity
Posted on Oct 2, 2025
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 RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Join KLA, where we build groundbreaking industrial systems indispensable for semiconductor manufacturing! Our technology integrates sophisticated image acquisition and processing hardware, firmware, software, and high-performance computing (HPC).
Are you a software engineer who thrives with solving high-reaching problems? Join us and make a difference! This role you are instrumental in leading the development complex KLA products. These semi complex products which include robotics, high performance and distributed computing, data analytics and machine control.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the design, development, testing and roll out of software solutions that improve the capabilities of the KLA inspection machines.
• Develop an understanding of how the system works and be able to provide software solutions for critical customer gaps or issues.
• Develop and evaluate concepts and designs for the next generation systems by conducting trade-off studies, identifying risk items, and proposing mitigation plans.
• Engage with a geographically distributed team to develop and deliver software solutions.
Traits will be important for success in this position:
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of establishing credibility through their expertise, leadership, and commitment to building trust and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Interacting with collaborators will remain an indispensable part of understanding what needs to be done, and validating the work that is done.
What we want to see:
• Previous experience as a backend Software Engineer or Software Developer
• Experience in instrumentation and control systems
• Excellent background with deep conceptual and applied knowledge of OOP, design patterns, data structures, distributed systems, multi-threaded and multi-process programming.
• Understanding of functional programming including tradeoffs vs. OOP.
• Proficiency in writing, deploying, and maintaining production code in C++, Python or Java.
• Experience working in large systems composed of different types of subsystems and interfaces between them.
• Ability to take abstract problem statements and detail them out into concrete requirements and design through collaborative discussions.
• Experience working with large amount of data in ETL pipelines, storage, or visualization type use cases.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years; or a PhD without experience or equivalent work experience.
Base Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $170,000.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLAKLA’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 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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