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Software Engineer – Linux Infrastructure and Distributed Computing

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$136,300 - $231,700 per year

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

Job description

The role is focused on developing scalable distributed systems and large-scale data processing applications within KLA's Global Products Group. The team is dedicated to creating metrology and inspection products that enhance semiconductor manufacturing processes. Candidates will work alongside engineers and scientists to tackle complex challenges in the semiconductor industry. This position requires a strong foundation in software development and a passion for innovation in technology.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 2-5 years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ software development using object-oriented programming principles, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Experience developing applications on Linux-based operating systems.
  • Experience with performance analysis, profiling, and optimization of high-performance software applications.
  • Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable distributed systems and large-scale data processing applications.
  • Analyze and optimize the performance of high-performance software applications.
  • Support mission-critical production software and address complex customer-driven technical issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and engineering productivity.
  • Utilize AI-powered development tools to improve testing and debugging workflows.

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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