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Software Engineer - Test Automation

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/15/2026

Compensation

$117,800 - $200,300 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.3% approval-2% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

KLA is looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer in Test Automation with over 6 years of hands-on experience. This role focuses on designing, building, and scaling code-driven automation for UI, REST/API, and system-level testing in semiconductor products. The ideal candidate will have strong software development skills and be responsible for creating maintainable automation frameworks and reliable automated tests. The position involves collaboration with multi-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency in testing processes.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, Java, Python, or R.
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
  • Strong skills in SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and statistical methods.
  • Knowledge of technologies like Kafka, Kubernetes, MySQL, and Hadoop is a plus.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration tools, preferably Jenkins.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Doctorate degree with no experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automated UI test suites for Windows desktop applications.
  • Design reusable UI automation components to simplify maintenance.
  • Create and maintain automated tests for REST interfaces and service integrations.
  • Own end-to-end automated validation for key features involving software and hardware interactions.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional team members to plan and execute test strategies.
  • Build automation and infrastructure that supports complex environments.
  • Lead test planning and strategy execution across various teams.
  • Use intelligent algorithms to identify root causes of software failures and present findings.

Benefits

  • Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Kla Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

63

FY2026

Approval rate

96.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

84

FY2026

Entry-level share

7.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-2%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-79%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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