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Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++ | Micro Controller)

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$136,300 - $231,700 per year

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

Job description

The role involves developing embedded firmware and software for heterogeneous SoC platforms, focusing on precision motion control and machine automation. The team is part of KLA's Global Products Group, which creates metrology and inspection products for semiconductor manufacturing. Candidates will collaborate with various engineering teams across global locations to enhance and maintain existing software architectures. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work directly with customers and technology partners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in embedded Linux development, including BSP customization and device drivers.
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
  • Hands-on experience with the Yocto Project for BSP integration and Linux distribution creation.
  • Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS or TI-RTOS.

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded firmware and software in C/C++ for heterogeneous SoC platforms.
  • Design and implement software for precision motion control and machine automation.
  • Analyze system-level requirements and debug low-level software for complex hardware subsystems.
  • Develop and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs) and device drivers for embedded Linux systems.
  • Collaborate closely with Electrical, FPGA, Mechanical, Systems, and Product Engineering teams.

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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