Software Engineer - Test Automation

KLA • Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer in Test Automation with preferably 6+ years of hands-on experience in supporting Test Automation activities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, fast learner, and capable of navigating dynamic schedules, evolving requirements, and multi-functional collaboration within a complex semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

Requirements

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, C#, or R.
• Machine Learning Frameworks: Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or similar.
• Data Handling: Strong skills in SQL, NoSQL databases, and data preprocessing.
• Algorithms and Statistics: Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, machine learning models, and statistical methods.
• Deep understanding in profiling, scaling and tuning of relational (such as SQL Server) and non-relational databases (such as Redis, MongoDB)
• Understand system-level requirements and translate them into good software design
• Strong knowledge in computer architecture, design patterns, UI frameworks, and API design
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6+ years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8+ years
• 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

• Knowledge with technologies like Kafka, Kubernetes, MySQL, Hadoop, BigQuery and other open-source databases
• Experience with Continuous Integration tools and process—Jenkins preferred
• Experience with REST API testing tools and automation frameworks—Postman/RestSharp is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end testing activities for key project features as an individual contributor.
• Perform automation testing together with balanced mix of manual testing as needed for software and hardware-integrated products.
• Lead test planning, test strategy execution, and collaborate with colleagues across engineering, algorithms, systems, hardware, marketing, applications, and manufacturing teams.
• Build systems that involve databases and our in-house automated testing framework.
• Automate the process of extracting test result data from different sources.
• Use intelligent algorithms, e.g. LLM, and business logic to find the root cause of software failures.
• Integrate and transform the scattered data and flat log files into homogeneous format and load them into our database.
• Present them in an actionable manner through Power BI, dashboards, and other reporting and graphing tools.

Benefits

• KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
• Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level