Specialist, HPC Software Systems

4 weeks ago


Chennai, India KLA Full time

KLA 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.


KLA’s LS-SWIFT division is seeking an inquisitive and challenge-driven HPC System Software Engineer to develop next-generation scalable system software and infrastructure for AI solutions. This pivotal role will serve as the cornerstone for assembling a technical team in India. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, leadership potential, team-oriented spirit, strong organizational abilities, and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic growth environment. The candidate will collaborate with AI center of excellence in Israel, Milpitas - US, Ann Arbor - US and various algorithm teams to develop the scalable system software for high-performance computing (HPC) applications.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Understand project specifications and performance requirements and drive adherence to project timelines, ensuring program milestones are achieved on schedule.
  • Lead and expand a team of software engineers.
  • Ensure effective collaboration within the team.
  • Manage time and organizational tasks efficiently.
  • Adapt swiftly to changes within the fast-paced industry.


Required Qualifications:


  • Strong Object Oriented programming skills in Java and/or C++
  • Proficiency in parallel programming and distributed computing.
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux systems and internals.
  • Ability to find and address bottlenecks in data movement, code execution, and job scheduling.
  • Knowledge of libraries such as SIMD, AVX, IPP, MKL, openCV, openMP, OpenCL, MPI, and CUDA.
  • Familiarity with performance profilers (Intel vTune, Nvidia Nsight compute, AMD uProf, perf).
  • Strong understanding of HPC hardware (servers, GPUs, networking, storage, BIOS, BMC).
  • Proficiency in Shell and Python scripting for test environments.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Grafana.
  • BS or MS degree with 3 to 5 years of validated experience.
  • Background in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.


Essential Qualifications:


  • Strong Object-Oriented programming skills in Java and/or C++.
  • Proficiency in parallel programming and distributed computing.
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux systems and internals.
  • Ability to identify and address bottlenecks in data movement, code execution, and job scheduling.
  • Understanding of HPC infrastructure
  • Proficiency in Shell and Python scripting for test environments.


Preferred Qualifications:


  • Familiarity with performance profilers.
  • Experience with observability tools for distributed systems (Prometheus, Grafana).
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • 3 to 5 years of validated experience.


Key Attributes for Success:


  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Team-oriented and highly motivated.
  • Effective organization and time management.
  • Adaptability to change in a rapidly growing environment.
  • This position offers an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge system software that powers AI advancements. Join us at KLA to become an integral part of our ambitious technical journey.


Education & Experience:


Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years


Equal Employment Opportunity:


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 employees.


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.



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