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HPC Product Development Engineer

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/10/2026

Compensation

$95,000 - $161,500 per year

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

Job description

The role involves assisting in the development and maintenance of customized Windows OS images at KLA, a leader in semiconductor manufacturing technology. The position is part of the LS-SWIFT Division, which focuses on patterned wafer inspection systems. The team emphasizes collaboration with hardware engineering, software development, and system integration to enhance production environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn and contribute to system automation and diagnostics.

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of computer systems, including basic understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, and networking concepts.
  • Exposure to scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash through coursework, labs, internships, or personal projects.
  • Strong desire to learn Windows operating system internals, configuration, and automation.
  • Ability to write clear technical documentation and follow established processes.
  • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of customized Windows OS images aligned with KLA’s hardware and software requirements.
  • Learn and use PowerShell scripting to help automate system configuration and basic diagnostic tasks.
  • Apply a test-driven or validation-focused approach to improve reliability and maintainability.
  • Create and update documentation for processes, configurations, and tools under mentorship from senior team members.
  • Support the development of diagnostic scripts that integrate with existing diagnostic suites to aid in system troubleshooting.
  • Participate in team meetings, design discussions, and code walkthroughs to learn standard methodologies, share progress, and receive feedback.

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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