BS, MS or PhD preferred in Computer Science / Engineering or similar fields.
Strong proficiency in C++/OOD/OOP, design patterns, and interface definitions is essential.
Experience with SOLID principles, data structures, and algorithms.
Demonstrated experience in multi-threaded and multi-process programming is required.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills are required for troubleshooting.
Communication skills and ability to acquire in-depth domain knowledge.
Linux system administration and UML knowledge are plus.
Strong team player and motivated by collaborative success.
Experience in semiconductor fab operations/manufacturing technology (optional).
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
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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 RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong C++ programming skills, excellent problem-solving and debugging abilities, and a solid understanding of equipment machine control in multi-threaded and multi-process environments.
In this role, you will primarily develop machine control and inspection software for advanced mask inspection systems. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams - including electrical, mechanical, optical, algorithm, and other software engineers - to gain deep domain knowledge and address complex system-level challenges.
Kla · Hsinchu, Taiwan