Technical Lead, Software Development

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 LS-SWIFT Division of KLA s Global Products Group provides patterned wafer inspection systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing Its mission is to deliver market-leading cost of ownership in defect detection for a broad range of applications in the production of semiconductors Customers from the foundry logic memory automotive MEMS advanced packaging and other markets rely upon high-sample wafer inspection information generated by LS-SWIFT products LS Laser Scanning systems enable cost-effective patterned wafer defect detection for the industry s most sophisticated process technologies deployed in leading-edge foundry logic DRAM and NAND fabs SWIFT Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput systems deliver all-wafer-surface frontside backside and edge macro inspection that is critical for automotive IC MEMS and advanced packaging processes as well as foundry logic and memory fabs LS-SWIFT operates from a global footprint that includes the US Singapore India and Germany and serves a worldwide customer base across Asia Europe and North America Preferred Qualifications 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 in 2019 we invested 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 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 LS-SWIFT Division of KLA s Global Products Group provides patterned wafer inspection systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing Its mission is to deliver market-leading cost of ownership in defect detection for a broad range of applications in the production of semiconductors Customers from the foundry logic memory automotive MEMS advanced packaging and other markets rely upon high-sample wafer inspection information generated by LS-SWIFT products LS Laser Scanning systems enable cost-effective patterned wafer defect detection for the industry s most sophisticated process technologies deployed in leading-edge foundry logic DRAM and NAND fabs SWIFT Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput systems deliver all-wafer-surface frontside backside and edge macro inspection that is critical for automotive IC MEMS and advanced packaging processes as well as foundry logic and memory fabs LS-SWIFT operates from a global footprint that includes the US Singapore India and Germany and serves a worldwide customer base across Asia Europe and North America Company Overview Calling the adventurers ready to join a company that s pushing the limits of nanotechnology to keep the digital revolution rolling At KLA we re making technology advancements that are bigger and tinier than the world has ever seen Who are we We research develop and manufacture the world s most advanced inspection and measurement equipment for the semiconductor and nanoelectronics industries We enable the digital age by pushing the boundaries of technology creating tools capable of finding defects smaller than a wavelength of visible light We create smarter processes so that technology leaders can manufacture high-performance chips the kind in that phone in your pocket the tablet on your desk and nearly every electronic device you own faster and better We re passionate about creating solutions that drive progress and help people do what wouldn t be possible without us The future is calling Will you answer 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 LS-SWIFT Division of KLA s Global Products Group provides patterned wafer inspection systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing Its mission is to deliver market-leading cost of ownership in defect detection for a broad range of applications in the production of semiconductors Customers from the foundry logic memory automotive MEMS advanced packaging and other markets rely upon high-sample wafer inspection information generated by LS-SWIFT products LS Laser Scanning systems enable cost-effective patterned wafer defect detection for the industry s most sophisticated process technologies deployed in leading-edge foundry logic DRAM and NAND fabs SWIFT Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput systems deliver all-wafer-surface frontside backside and edge macro inspection that is critical for automotive IC MEMS and advanced packaging processes as well as foundry logic and memory fabs LS-SWIFT operates from a global footprint that includes the US Singapore India and Germany and serves a worldwide customer base across Asia Europe and North America Currently our division is looking for a Senior SW Engineer who could drive technical discussions for customer facing Software features of Optical Defect Inspection tool of KLA The prospect candidate is expected to have a good intuition on the current software trends including AI Productivity tools Your responsibilities will include - 1 Mandatory Responsible for software development activities using C C Python 2 Mandatory Good understanding of Windows internals NET run time 3 Mandatory Good debugging skills in a complex software setup involving multi-process multiple systems in Windows Linux environment with good OS concepts 4 Mandatory Good with SW design skills architecture 5 Good exposure to AI Productivity tools like Cursor Windsurf to improve the SW Engg productivity 6 Acquire and demonstrate technical knowledge of inspector software 7 Participate in end-to-end product development lifecycle activities 8 Acquire knowledge of key use cases in defect inspection using LS-SWIFT tools 9 Leading working together productively in a team setup with other team members 10 Keenness to learn new technology and see how they can be a suitable fit to the existing product 11 Collaborate with teams across different geographical zones to develop deliver software solutions 12 Being flexible with work timings attending to technical discussions with business team peer teams across the globe 13 Work across groups including systems hardware marketing applications and manufacturing on all aspects of software project including requirement definition design development deployment support and service 14 Understand and apply software development best practices 15 Travel to other KLA sites and customer sites on a needed basis Qualifications 1 Studied BE BTech MS MCA MTech with 8 years of SW development experience 2 Strong in programming fundamentals in NET and C C with good software design exposure 3 Good analytical and problem-solving abilities 4 Thorough knowledge of SDLC and software engineering 5 Strong verbal and written communication and team-work skills 6 Come across as an integrator energizing captivating person - helping achieve divisional goals Minimum Qualifications Doctorate Academic Degree and 0 years related work experience Master s Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years Bachelor s Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years 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 Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview to become an employee or for equipment Further KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA Please ensure that you have searched for legitimate job postings KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person 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