Software Engineer II (Distributed / Scalable Systems)

KLA•Milpitas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team building software that runs at the core of some of the most advanced semiconductor systems in the world. In this role, you won’t just ship code, you’ll own features end-to-end, solve complex system-level problems, and see your work deployed on highly sophisticated equipment that operates at scale.

Requirements

Industry experience in software development (Master’s preferred or equivalent experience), building and delivering production software systems
Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and design, with hands-on experience implementing scalable software systems
Experience developing in C#, Java, or Python, with demonstrated ability to write production-quality code
Experience working with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and designing data-driven applications
Solid understanding of software architecture principles, data structures, and algorithms
Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot complex systems, with experience in multi-threaded or distributed environments
Experience working on medium-to-large scale software projects with measurable impact (not just academic or short-term work)
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering teams
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

Nice To Haves

Experience working in system-level or hardware-integrated environments (instrument control, machine software, or similar)
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of features or subsystems and drive them to production
Comfort operating in complex systems where software interacts with physical hardware or large-scale infrastructure

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end development of software features within complex, production-grade systems—from requirements through design, implementation, testing, and release
Translate ambiguous system and customer requirements into scalable, maintainable software designs in a multi-disciplinary environment
Contribute to architecture and design discussions, ensuring solutions are robust, extensible, and aligned to long-term system evolution
Write high-quality, production-level code with a strong emphasis on performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed or multi-threaded systems
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues; perform root cause analysis and implement durable fixes in production environments
Proactively assess and mitigate technical risks, influencing design decisions and driving trade-off discussions with cross-functional stakeholders
Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and interdisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions on complex equipment platforms
Contribute to code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and uphold best practices in software development, testing, and documentation
Operate with a high level of ownership and accountability, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
Develop, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker, ensuring efficient packaging and consistency across environments.
Orchestrate and scale applications on Kubernetes, handling cluster configuration, deployments, and monitoring for high availability and performance.