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Software Engineer – IMC Platform and Cluster Infrastructure

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/8/2026

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 focuses on Linux system administration and infrastructure support within KLA's Global Products Group, which develops metrology and inspection products for semiconductor manufacturing. The team is dedicated to ensuring efficient production processes for next-generation devices. Candidates will work with advanced technologies and collaborate with engineers and scientists to solve complex problems. This position requires a strong background in automation, scripting, and troubleshooting in Linux environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 2+ years of experience in Linux system administration, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, or deployment engineering.
  • Strong understanding of Linux operating systems, system services, package management, software installation, and fault isolation/resolution.
  • Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
  • Experience with Ansible, infrastructure automation, cluster provisioning, or configuration management tools.
  • Knowledge of Linux networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, and network diagnostics.
  • Understanding of Linux file systems, storage technologies, and system-level analysis.
  • Familiarity with server hardware, operating system deployment, hardware-software dependencies, and platform integration concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and support Linux systems in enterprise or production environments.
  • Automate installation, validation, monitoring, and operational workflows using scripting.
  • Deploy, administer, and troubleshoot Kubernetes and containerized applications.
  • Evaluate and qualify server platforms, including BIOS and firmware.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams and vendors.
  • Support secure, mission-critical production environments and resolve critical issues.
  • Travel domestically and internationally to support platform qualification and customer-facing activities.

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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