Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Design, test, and tune storage systems that power real HPC workloads! The Computational Solutions Infrastructure Group (CSIG) at KLA builds scalable, high‑performance infrastructure used by engineers running compute‑ and data‑intensive workloads. We’re seeking an HPC Storage Engineer who wants hands‑on experience working with production HPC storage systems. This role offers strong technical mentorship, real‑world impact, and a clear path to senior‑level HPC storage engineering!
Job Duties, but not limited to:
HPC Storage Development & Support
- Contribute to the design and implementation of high‑performance storage for HPC environments
- Support storage configurations using NVMe, SSDs, RAID, and enterprise components
- Help balance performance, reliability, and cost under guidance from senior engineers
Integration & Delivery
- Work with product, hardware, and HPC teams to integrate storage into shipped systems
- Support new product introduction (NPI), production ramps, and component changes
- Assist with storage qualification, testing, and documentation
Performance & Troubleshooting
- Execute storage benchmarks aligned to real engineering workloads
- Analyze I/O behavior, throughput, latency, and metadata performance
- Troubleshoot storage and performance issues in Linux environments
Learning & Collaboration
- Partner closely with senior HPC storage engineers and architects
- Learn best practices for production‑grade HPC storage design
- Build depth across hardware, OS, file systems, and performance tooling
Qualifications, but not limited to:
- 2–4 years experience in storage, systems, HPC, or infrastructure engineering
- Hands‑on experience working in Linux environments
- Exposure to high‑performance or enterprise storage systems
- Understanding of storage fundamentals: IOPS, latency, bandwidth
- Familiarity with:
- NVMe or SSD‑based storage
- RAID and data protection concepts
- Parallel or distributed storage concepts (Lustre‑like architectures)
Nice to Have
- Exposure to HPC clusters or compute‑heavy workloads
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts related to storage
- Experience supporting systems that ship to customers
Why Join the Team:
- Hands‑on experience with real HPC storage systems
- Strong mentorship and a clear growth path
- Work on systems that are shipped, supported, and used globally
Minimum Qualifications
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
Base Pay Range: $105,900.00 - $180,000.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA
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. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
