Specialist, Software Technology

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications Must have QUALIFICATIONS: Deep proficiency in core programming concepts, with hands-on expertise in Java, Python, or C++ Strong background in object-oriented design (OOD) and multi-threaded application development Demonstrated experience in full-stack web development, specializing in microservices architecture, performance optimization, and security best practices Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms Practical experience with Kubernetes and designing scalable microservices Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with strong communication abilities (both verbal and written) Ability to bridge theoretical concepts and real-world implementations Experience managing the full product development lifecycle, from concept to deployment Experience designing and deploying ML/DL pipelines for training, inference, validation, and monitoring is a plus Technical leadership or mentoring experience is a plus Exposure to computer vision, signal processing, or time‑series analysis, particularly for high‑volume or high‑resolution data is a plus RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, develop, and maintain ML/DL‑based software solutions & big-data analysis for large, complex semiconductor systems Apply machine learning and deep learning techniques to semiconductor metrology, inspection, yield analysis, defect classification, and process optimization Collaborate with globally distributed teams, including hardware, optics, algorithms, and systems engineers, to deliver high‑impact AI solutions Analyze and resolve complex system‑level issues spanning software, ML models, data quality, and hardware interactions Drive model performance tuning, robustness, and explainability to meet manufacturing and customer requirements Identify root causes of product or process variability and propose innovative ML‑driven solutions Support technology transfer from research and prototyping to high‑volume manufacturing environments Travel to other company sites and customer locations as required to support deployment, debugging, and adoption Participate in end‑to‑end product development lifecycle activities, from design through deployment and support Minimum Qualifications Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 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 KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. Additional Information 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 KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.