Software EngineerKLA 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.We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team, focused on the development and enhancement of Windows desktop applications used for spectral analysis, optimization, recipe development and measurement validation in semiconductor manufacturing metrology tools for yield improvement.
This role involves close collaboration with algorithm and application engineers to deliver robust, high?performance, and user?friendly engineering software.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with algorithms and application engineers to translate complex measurement workflows into intuitive and effective UI/UX Design.Develop, and maintain Windows desktop application features for spectral analysis, troubleshooting, and measurement validation used in semiconductor manufacturing metrology workflows.Perform requirements analysis and design by working with stakeholders, and domain experts to understand functional and non?functional needs.Contribute to software design by producing clear design approaches for features, components, and workflows before implementation.Implement interactive data visualization components, including charts, heat maps, and data tables.Integrate frontend components with backend computation libraries.Leverage AI?assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development, refactoring, and code reviews.Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with attention to performance and usability.Debug and resolve software defects reported by internal users and customers.Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices and coding standards.Preferred QualificationsExposure to scientific, engineering, or data?intensive software applications.Background in semiconductor manufacturing, metrology, or process control systems (a plus, not required).Experience with Caliburn.Micro or similar MVVM frameworks.Familiarity with advanced charting and visualization libraries (e.g., LightningChart, Syncfusion, or equivalent).Experience with Protobuf or other serialization or messaging frameworks.Minimum QualificationsDoctorate (Academic) or work experience of 0 years, Master's Level Degree or work experience of 2 years, Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 3 years.Proficiency in C# and.NET Framework.Proficient with UI/UX development.Experience with Windows Presentation Foundation desktop application development.Working knowledge of C++ and native/managed interop.Familiarity with asynchronous programming and multi?threaded applications.Experience with version control systems such as Git.Strong problem?solving and debugging skills.Effective written and verbal communication and collaboration abilities.