Associate Technical Lead, Software Test Automation

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities:

The selected Software QA Engineer will join a world-class software team to architect, implement, and scale test automation solutions that drive quality across KLA products. They will be a technically strong individual contributor and leader, responsible for building AI-augmented automation frameworks that ensure the reliability of all released products. They will champion modern testing practices with a sharp focus on automation coverage, infrastructure excellence, and continuous improvement of the qualification process. They must be able to partner with cross-functional teams globally to resolve quality issues quickly.

 Key Responsibilities Include:

• Identify, evaluate, and implement test automation frameworks and tools that deliver measurable value across the qualification lifecycle — including functional, regression, performance, and reliability testing.

• Own and drive automated test coverage for both UI and API layers across KLA products, designing robust test suites and publishing results, recommendations, and best known methods.

• Integrate AI capabilities into the test automation framework — including self-healing locators, intelligent test generation, and autonomous test execution — to improve test resilience and reduce maintenance overhead.

• Leverage deep knowledge of software systems and application architecture to design scalable infrastructure solutions that empower the test automation team.

• Assess automation feasibility of test cases and script them for automatic execution across new and existing product features.

• Technically interact with Algorithms, System Engineering, Application Engineering, Marketing and Manufacturing, and Customer Support teams across global locations for various requirements.

• Participate in all stages of software development including deployment and troubleshooting at customer sites. Represent the SQE team in product lifecycle and key program meetings.

• Travel to customer fabrication facilities to understand customer use cases, deploy software, and troubleshoot.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have Master's Level Degree in CS or related fields
• Must have excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skill. Must also be self-driven, yet a strong team player
• Background in IC processing/Semiconductor equipment is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools is a plus
• Must be desiring to travel and enjoy working in other cultures.

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

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