We are seeking a Senior Algorithm Software Architect to lead design and delivery of GPU‑accelerated, high‑performance computing software. You will set architectural direction, coach engineers, and partner with product and domain experts to deliver scalable, reliable systems for large‑scale compute and data workflows.
Responsibilities
Own the end‑to‑end software architecture for HPC/GPU platforms (services, libraries, data pipelines, deployment)
Lead technical strategy , decision records, define candidate architectures, lead design reviews and drive decisions; drive clear trade‑offs for performance, reliability, and maintainability
Design and implement GPU kernels and frameworks (e.g., CUDA , OpenCL , NCCL ), optimizing for throughput, latency, and memory use
Mentor engineers; provide technical leadership on design, delivery, and career growth.
Communicate architecture, risks, and status to executives and stakeholders with clarity and candor .
Requirements
10+ years in software engineering; 5+ years in software architecture for HPC or large‑scale systems
Expert in C++ (17/20) and one scripting language (Python preferred)
GPU programming expertise ( CUDA , OpenCL ); strong knowledge of GPU memory hierarchies, streams, occupancy
Hands‑on with parallel/distributed stacks (MPI, NCCL, gRPC) and Linux performance tooling
Experience with cluster orchestration (Slurm, Kubernetes), CI/CD, and containerization (Docker)
Track record of technical leadership and exceptional communication with cross‑functional teams.
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have
Multi‑node, multi‑GPU scaling; mixed precision; numerical methods and algorithms.
Experience with H200/H100/A100/L40S ‑class accelerators and modern profiling workflows.
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years
Base Pay Range: $159,500.00 - $271,200.00 Annually
Primary Loca
Benefits
Vision insurancePaid time offFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Company Overview
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.
Group/Division
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 Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness, optical critical dimension (CD), composition, and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Kla · Milpitas, CA