Sr Software Engineer (C++, OOD/OOP, Linux)
About The Position
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. The RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.
Requirements
- Proven experience in C++ programming, object-oriented design, and design patterns.
- Strong background in data analysis and debugging in multi-process multi-threaded apps.
- Strong leadership qualities, teamwork skills, and motivation for team success.
- Proficiency in Linux-based development environments.
- Doctorate + 0 years, Master's + 3 years, or Bachelor's Degree + 5 years of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- RPC/REST API experience is a big plus.
- Experience in RPC and REST API architectures with deployment in Kubernetes is a strong plus.
- RPC/REST interface definitions experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with frontend tool stacks such as Qt or other modern UI frameworks (Vue/React/Angular/Gtk).
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Singularity) and Kubernetes is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop inspection machine control software and data analytics solutions for advanced mask inspection systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement system requirements.
- Optimize and maintain existing codebases to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Provide support during integration/test and handle escalations from customer sites.
Benefits
- 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
- family care and bonding leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
