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Senior Systems Software Engineer (C++)

KLA

Location

Ann Arbor, MI

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/18/2026

Compensation

$129,600 - $220,300 per year

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

Job description

KLA is seeking a seasoned Backend Software Engineer with deep expertise in modern C++ to lead the development of high-performance, scalable backend infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of solving complex architectural challenges and mentoring teams in mission-critical environments. This role focuses on architecting and evolving backend systems for big data analytics and real-time data processing. The team values innovation and collaboration, working closely with product and engineering teams to define long-term technical strategies.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in C++ development with a strong foundation in object-oriented design and software architecture.
  • Proven success in building and scaling backend systems in real-time data processing engines, networked services, or microservices.
  • Deep familiarity with Windows and Linux/Unix environments and command-line tooling.
  • Expertise in performance profiling, debugging, and system optimization.
  • Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines in production environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and evolve backend infrastructure for big data analytics and storage using modern C++.
  • Lead the development of server-side components for real-time data processing and API services.
  • Collaborate with product, infrastructure, and engineering teams to define system architecture.
  • Drive performance optimization and memory efficiency for high-throughput applications.
  • Apply advanced multithreaded and concurrent programming techniques for low-latency operations.
  • Architect and deliver microservices-based platforms that operate across Linux and Windows environments.
  • Oversee integration with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs.
  • Champion best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability across the engineering organization.

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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