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Software Engineering Intern (C++, Unix)

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Internship

Posted

9/23/2026

Compensation

$37.00 - $49.00 per hour

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H-1B FY202696.3% approval-2% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

In this role at KLA, you will contribute to advancing business priorities by working on mask inspection software and utilities for machine control and data flow management. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to gain in-depth domain knowledge and address system challenges. The Semiconductor Products and Customers business unit focuses on delivering high-quality standards for semiconductor manufacturing. This position is ideal for individuals looking to solve complex challenges in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • Strong C++ and/or Python programming skills are required.
  • Experience working in a Unix-based programming environment is necessary.
  • Debugging skills with knowledge in machine control and multi-threaded/multi-process programming are essential.
  • Experience using AI coding assistants to generate, review, and debug code is preferred.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to evaluate AI-generated code for correctness and reliability.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance mask inspection software and associated utilities.
  • Interact with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve system problems.
  • Manage data flow and machine control utilities.
  • Acquire in-depth domain knowledge related to inspection systems.

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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