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Software Engineer II (Distributed / Scalable Systems)

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

$136,300 - $231,700 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
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Job description

The role involves joining a team that develops software for advanced semiconductor systems, where you will take ownership of features from start to finish. You will solve complex system-level problems and see your work deployed on sophisticated equipment. The team focuses on delivering high-quality, production-level code while collaborating closely with hardware and engineering teams. This position is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about innovation in technology.

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree with no related work experience, Master's degree with 3 years of related work experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related work experience.
  • Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and design.
  • Experience developing in C#, Java, or Python.
  • Experience working with databases, either SQL or NoSQL.
  • Solid understanding of software architecture principles, data structures, and algorithms.

Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end development of software features within complex, production-grade systems.
  • Translate ambiguous system and customer requirements into scalable, maintainable software designs.
  • Contribute to architecture and design discussions to ensure robust and extensible solutions.
  • Write high-quality, production-level code with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, performing root cause analysis.

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.

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