Job description
The role is for a research scientist or software engineer within KLA's Global Products Group, focusing on the development of metrology and inspection products for semiconductor manufacturing. The team is dedicated to advancing chip design and ensuring efficient production processes. Candidates will work on complex software and hardware systems, contributing to the innovation of tools that enhance wafer and IC manufacturing. The position requires strong technical skills and the ability to solve challenging problems in a dynamic environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of work experience, Master's degree with 3+ years of work experience, or a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Proven experience developing and troubleshooting multidisciplinary software and hardware systems.
- Extensive experience in C++ development with a strong foundation in object-oriented design.
- Working knowledge of multithreading and multiprocessing concepts.
- Hands-on experience developing applications on Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on debugging complex systems.
- Deep familiarity with memory management and memory optimization.
- Expertise in performance profiling, debugging, and system optimization.
- Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and troubleshoot complex software and hardware systems.
- Collaborate with engineers and product marketing teams to enhance product offerings.
- Utilize object-oriented design principles and relational database design patterns in development.
- Engage in the software development life cycle, including analysis, design, development, and testing.
- Interact with staff and management to communicate technical concepts effectively.
- Travel to customer sites for software troubleshooting as needed.
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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