The AI Engineer role at KLA involves serving as a technical lead within an operations-aligned engineering team. This position is ideal for individuals who possess strong engineering skills and a passion for mentoring others. The primary focus is on delivering AI-powered solutions while improving system reliability and engineering practices. The role offers opportunities for broader leadership responsibilities over time.

• 5–8 years of experience building production software systems
• At least 2 years working with AI/ML or LLM-based solutions in production environments
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field
• Strong understanding of modern AI development practices
• Experience serving as a technical lead or senior engineer on a team

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of production AI systems end-to-end
• Contribute hands-on to the codebase and set a high bar for engineering quality
• Establish scalable patterns for evaluation, deployment, and system reliability
• Conduct technical design reviews and guide architectural decisions
• Mentor and develop engineers, providing regular coaching and technical guidance
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities and deliver impactful solutions

• 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.