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Senior Software Architect

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/22/2026

Compensation

$159,500 - $233,967 per year

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

Job description

The role of Sr. Software Engineer at KLA involves leading the architecture, design, and development of complex software systems for next-generation semiconductor inspection and metrology products. The position requires collaboration with systems engineers, software developers, and product engineers to deliver high-performance C++ applications. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader who excels in solving engineering problems and influencing technical direction. This role is critical in advancing business priorities and driving innovation across KLA's product portfolio.

Requirements

  • Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Strong experience in Microsoft .NET (C#) and/or Java, C++ software development.
  • Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale, complex software systems.
  • Deep expertise in object-oriented design, software architecture, and design patterns.
  • Strong understanding of multi-threaded, distributed, and high-performance software systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex software systems.
  • Define scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software architectures.
  • Drive software design decisions and establish technical standards across development teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into scalable software designs.

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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