KLA Tencor

Software Engineer

KLA Tencor$114K — $168K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent
  • Proficiency in high-level programming languages (Typescript, JavaScript, C#, C++, Java)
  • Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks (AngularJS, NodeJS), and JSON
  • Strong analytical skills and software development aptitude

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of global electrical engineering standards and design guidelines
  • Review electrical designs for capital projects and facility upgrades
  • Guide the technical strategy for critical power infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to boost operational readiness
  • Support renewable energy initiatives such as solar and battery storage
  • Translate technical requirements into clear standards and summaries

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(K) with company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance
  • Wellness benefits, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and paid time off
Full Job Description

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.



Group/Division

The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The Broadband Plasma (BBP) division is the market-leading optical inspection system used by logic, foundry, and memory customers to detect critical defects at advanced nodes. These tools combine broadband plasma technology with unmatched sensitivity and speed to support high-volume manufacturing.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.


Lead and evolve global electrical engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines across a diverse facilities portfolio.

Review electrical designs for capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and critical facility improvements to support consistency, quality, and compliance.

 Guide technical strategy for power distribution, UPS, generators, transfer systems, and other critical power infrastructure.

Partner with cross-functional teams to improve resiliency, operational readiness, and long-term facility performance.

Support renewable energy and electrification initiatives, including solar, battery storage, EV charging, and utility coordination where relevant.

Translate technical requirements into clear standards, design guidance, and executive-ready summaries.



Preferred Qualifications

    The ideal candidate will have the following skills

    • Strong Analytical skills and aptitude for software development
    • Programming using any one of high-level languages - Typescript, JavaScript, C#, C++, Java
    • Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks (AngularJS, NodeJS) and JSON

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor’s in computer science, Computer Engineering or equivalent with knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages: Typescript, JavaScript, C#, C++ or Java

    Total Rewards

    Base Pay Range: $114,800.00 - $168,400.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-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.



    Use of AI Statement 

    At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.



    About KLA Tencor

    KLA Corporation is a global capital equipment company that provides process control solutions for semiconductor and related industries. The Company's products are also used in a number of other high technology industries, including the packaging, light emitting diode (LED), power device and compound semiconductor markets. Its products and services are used by bare wafer, integrated circuit (IC), lithography reticle (reticle or mask) and disk manufacturers around the world. The Company's inspection and metrology products and related offerings are categorized in various groups, including Chip Manufacturing, Wafer Manufacturing, Reticle Manufacturing, LED, Power Device and Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Storage Media/Head Manufacturing, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Manufacturing, and General Purpose/Lab Applications.
    Learn more about KLA Tencor
    Size
    11,300 employees
    Market Cap
    $52 billion
    Industry
    Net Income
    $1.3 billion
    Founded
    1997
    5 Year Trend
    +21.5%
    Revenue
    $6 billion
    NASDAQ

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