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Sr Software Engineer (C++, OOD/OOP, Linux)

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/24/2026

Compensation

$136,300 - $231,700 per year

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

Job description

The KLA RAPID Division is seeking a highly motivated individual to build cutting-edge C++ software for next-generation mask inspection systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to tackle complex engineering challenges and develop machine control and data analysis software. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C++ programming and a deep understanding of multi-threaded programming environments. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative solutions that impact the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

Requirements

  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in C++ programming, object-oriented design, and design patterns.
  • Strong background in data analysis and debugging in multi-process multi-threaded applications.
  • Proficiency in Linux-based development environments.
  • Experience with RPC/REST interface definitions is a plus.
  • Familiarity with frontend tool stacks such as Qt or modern UI frameworks is a plus.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies and Kubernetes is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop inspection machine control software and data analytics solutions for advanced mask inspection systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and implement system requirements.
  • Optimize and maintain existing codebases to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Provide support during integration and testing and handle escalations from customer sites.

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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