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Applications Development Engineer - LS-SWIFT

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/24/2026

Compensation

$120,000 - $204,000 per year

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

Job description

The role is focused on providing hands-on experience with Darkfield optical inspection systems within KLA's LS-SWIFT Division, which specializes in patterned wafer inspection systems for semiconductor manufacturing. The team is dedicated to delivering market-leading defect detection solutions for various applications in the semiconductor industry. Candidates will work alongside experts in the field, utilizing data science for analysis and visualization of large data sets. The position requires strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset, with opportunities for travel and professional growth.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with Darkfield optical inspection systems is required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in data science for analysis and visualization of massive data sets is necessary.
  • Familiarity with Python scripting and exposure to basic machine learning or deep learning concepts for AI-driven applications is expected.
  • A background in IC processing or semiconductor equipment is highly desirable.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills are essential.
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills are required.
  • Candidates must be creative, self-motivated, and collaborative.
  • Willingness to travel 50% of the time is necessary.
  • A Master's Level Degree with 3 years of related work experience or a Bachelor's Level Degree with 5 years of related work experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize Darkfield optical inspection systems to enhance semiconductor manufacturing processes.
  • Analyze and visualize large data sets to support defect detection and process improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for semiconductor inspection.
  • Engage in continuous learning and application of machine learning techniques to improve inspection systems.
  • Travel as needed to support customer needs and product implementation.

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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