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HPC Hardware Engineer

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/10/2026

Compensation

$95,000 - $161,500 per year

Master's Entry-Level
Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.3% approval-2% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The role focuses on designing and configuring high-performance computing (HPC) clusters within KLA's Global Products Group. The team is dedicated to creating metrology and inspection products for semiconductor manufacturing. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate clusters into larger systems and support performance optimization. This position is ideal for individuals with a foundational knowledge of computer architecture and a passion for problem-solving.

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of computer architecture including CPU, memory, storage, and networking.
  • Basic understanding of Linux systems and operating system concepts.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Master's Level Degree with 0 years related work experience or Bachelor's Level Degree with 2 years related work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design and configure HPC clusters to optimize performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Assist with hardware selection and support the testing and troubleshooting of components.
  • Help integrate clusters into larger product systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Contribute to benchmarking, system tuning, and resolving hardware/software interaction issues.
  • Document designs, procedures, and troubleshooting steps while contributing to engineering best practices.

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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