Job Description/Preferred QualificationsKLA is seeking a highly skilled Software Quality Engineer with 2+ years of hands-on Software Testing experience on System-level software + hardware-integrated semiconductor products!
Candidate must be a self-starter, fast learner, and capable of navigating dynamic schedules, evolving requirements, and multi-functional collaboration within a complex semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
Responsibilities- Own the 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.
- Own and drive automated test coverage for both UI and API layers across KLA products, designing robust test suites and publishing results, recommendations, and best-known methods.
- Lead test planning, test strategy execution, and collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, algorithms, systems, hardware, marketing, applications, and manufacturing teams.
- Use intelligent algorithms, e.g. LLM, and business logic to find the root cause of software failures. Present them in an actionable manner through Power BI, dashboards, and other reporting and graphing tools.
- Participate in all stages of software development including deployment and troubleshooting at customer sites. Represent the Software Quality Engineering team in product lifecycle and key program meetings.
- Travel to customer fabrication facilities to understand customer use cases, deploy software, and troubleshoot.
Required Technical Skills- Programming Languages: Proficiency in C++, C#, Java, Python or R.
- 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.
- Understand system-level requirements and translate them into good software design
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Minimum QualificationsMaster's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years
Base Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $161,500.00 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.
