Associate / Specialist, Software Technology

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.

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. First to deliver the best imaging and classification data for every defect or point on any layer at any time. EBeam’s mission encapsulates its role as the “eyes” of KLA’s product line, providing timely information on defects and critical locations on the wafer at the highest spatial resolution possible. Customers use EBeam products alongside KLA patterned and bare wafer inspectors to quickly understand the nature of defects and other imperfections on product wafers and take action to correct the manufacturing process.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA's eBeam Division seeking a passionate software Engineer to join us and work on and deliver high quality solutions for our current and future generation products in our portfolio. We work on exciting problems that fuel the next gen technological advancements in the world! You will be working in teams that build customer critical software for our products which would have a direct impact on the semi-conductor manufacturing leading up to a better quality of life for all.

 

Do you consider yourself as a big picture thinker with solid fundamentals of computer science; an innovator with a curiosity about connecting the dots? Someone who loves to dive deep and is keen on delivering indispensable value to customers? If this sounds like you! We strongly believe you to be a perfect fit for this role. You will work alongside a team of impactful individuals working with outstanding talent from across multiple global regions and functional groups.

 

You will have the opportunity to learn, design, lead feature development, contribute and collaborate in developing end-to-end software from requirements to delivery. You should be somebody who feels strongly about writing high performing code and would be keen on applying and advocating clean coding practices.

The role would require the following key skills

• Extensive experience in working with Microsoft .Net and/or C++ programming.
• Solid Object oriented programming fundamentals.
• Be responsible for the analysis and addressing of complex requirements in the current software systems for usability and performance.
• Be responsible for developing prototypes and working on solutions for new concepts.
• Interest and Ability to uncover root causes, devise and drive innovative analyses and solve difficult problems that span whole systems or organizations is crucial.
• Good debugging skills in a complex software setup involving multi-process/multiple systems in Windows environment with good OS concepts
• Ability to apply optimal architecture principles and design solutions that can scale for multiple products.
• A Master's Degree or equivalent experience with 4 years demonstrated ability, or a Bachelor's degree in either Computers or a related Engineering field plus 6 years of confirmed experience.
• Thorough knowledge of SDLC and software engineering practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication and team-work skills

Minimum Qualifications

BE/BS/BTech/Masters degree with at least 8-12 years of SW development experience

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.

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