Senior Systems Software Engineer (C++)

KLA•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•$129,600 - $190,067•Onsite

About The Position

The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The Broadband Plasma (BBP) division is the market-leading optical inspection system used by logic, foundry, and memory customers to detect critical defects at advanced nodes. These tools combine broadband plasma technology with unmatched sensitivity and speed to support high-volume manufacturing. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. We are seeking a seasoned Backend Software Engineer with deep expertise in modern C++ and developing infrastructure to lead the development of high-performance, scalable backend infrastructure. This role is ideal for experienced engineers who have a strong track record of solving complex architectural challenges, mentoring teams, and driving technical excellence in mission-critical environments.

Requirements

Extensive experience in C++ development, with a strong foundation in object-oriented design, system-level programming, and software architecture.
Proven success in building and scaling backend systems in domains such as: Real-time data processing engines, Networked services or socket-based communication, Microservices or distributed systems
Deep familiarity with Windows an Linux/Unix environments and command-line tooling.
Deep familiarity with memory management/memory optimization.
Expertise in performance profiling, debugging, and system optimization.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines in production environments.
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and evolve backend infrastructure for Big data Analytics, Distribution Storage and storage using modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20)/C# or Java with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
Lead the development of server-side components for real-time data processing, system integration, and API services.
Collaborate with product, infrastructure, and engineering teams to define system architecture and long-term technical strategy.
Drive performance optimization and memory efficiency for high-throughput applications.
Apply advanced multithreaded and concurrent programming techniques to support parallel processing and low-latency operations.
Architect and deliver microservices-based platforms that operate across Linux and Windows environments.
Oversee integration with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs.
Champion best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability across the engineering organization.