Sr. Electrical Design Engineer (Linux, Firmware, Embedded, C++)
KLASr. Electrical Design Engineer (Linux, Firmware, Embedded, C++)
KLALocation
Milpitas, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/9/2026
Compensation
$141,300 - $240,200 per year
Job description
The Sr. Electrical Design Engineer will join KLA's team in Milpitas, focusing on designing and debugging Linux firmware for embedded sensing and communications systems. This role involves working on various aspects of KLA products, including power electronics and signal processing. The engineer will take end-to-end ownership of projects, from concept through field deployment. The position requires collaboration with a team dedicated to advancing semiconductor manufacturing technologies.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree with 3 years of related work experience, Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience.
- Strong capabilities in solving firmware and hardware/software integration issues.
- Proficiency with Linux internals, networking, and Embedded Linux build systems.
- Experience in low-level programming, including BSP coding and drivers.
- Familiarity with modern DevOps stack and standards, including git and testing automation.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and debug Linux firmware for embedded sensing and communications systems.
- Develop features in various areas, including power electronics and signal processing.
- Design and develop system architecture, focusing on hardware interfaces and communication protocols.
- Take end-to-end ownership of projects from concept and simulation to development and integration.
- Bring up new hardware and work with datasheets for device configuration.
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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