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KLA Corporation is a global leader in process control and yield management solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, KLA’s tools—such as lithography inspection, metrology, and advanced process control—enable chip makers to detect defects early, optimize process parameters, and increase yield across advanced nodes.

KLA hires across a spectrum of technical and business roles. Engineering teams look for hardware, firmware, software, data science, and mechanical talent that can design and integrate high‑precision sensor systems and AI‑driven analytics. Product, sales, support, finance, and HR functions also recruit specialists who can translate complex technology into market‑ready solutions. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, collaborative design projects, and competitive compensation packages that include health benefits, equity, and flexible work arrangements.

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Western Regional Sales Manager, North America - Specialty Products

Company: KLA

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Mar 06, 2023

KLA is a global leader in electronics manufacturing, offering innovative solutions for wafer and reticle processing, integrated circuits, packaging, and flat panel displays. The company invests 15% of sales back into R&D and focuses on tackling hard problems. The job description involves delivering business objectives, growing specialty applications market share, and managing key accounts in the North American region.

KLA Resilience Program Manager

Company: KLA

Location: South Bay

Posted Mar 06, 2023

KLA is a global leader in electronics manufacturing, offering innovative solutions for wafer and reticle, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. They focus on R&D, with 15% of sales invested back into it. KLA has a diverse team of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers working together with technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. They are looking for a Resilience Program Manager to support project teams, collaborators, and business owners in implementing enterprise resilience programs.

Optical Engineering Intern

Company: KLA

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Posted Mar 05, 2023

KLA is a global leader in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, offering innovative solutions for wafer and reticle, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. They focus on R&D, with 15% of sales invested back into it. The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) with company matching, employee stock purchase program, student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, development and career growth opportunities, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits, paid time off, and paid company holidays. KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Diagnostics Software Engineer (E)

Company: KLA

Location: South Bay

Posted Mar 08, 2023

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, seeking a Diagnostics Software Engineer to design, develop, and improve sophisticated software to diagnose and calibrate innovative inspection platforms. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of programming in LabVIEW software, a multidisciplinary background, and experience developing medium/large scale software applications.

Senior Staff Algorithm Engineer (Tech Lead) (E)

Company: KLA

Location: South Bay

Posted Mar 08, 2023

KLA is seeking a Senior Staff Algorithm Engineer to lead a team in delivering novel modeling, defect detection, and optimization algorithms for reticle inspection solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. in Applied Math, EE, Computer Science, or a related field, and significant work experience in image processing, optical modeling, and algorithm development.

Financial Analyst

Company: KLA

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Posted Mar 04, 2023

KLA is a global leader in electronics manufacturing, offering high-performing business models and competitive total rewards packages. The company values innovation and invests 15% of sales back into R&D. The finance team plays a crucial role in supporting business decisions and providing expertise in financial planning, corporate accounting, tax, industry analysis, benchmarking, internal audits, SEC reporting, and merger and acquisition support.

Product Development Engineering Intern

Company: KLA

Location: South Bay

Posted Mar 09, 2023

KLA is seeking a talented and motivated individual for an internship position in the Systems Engineering Team. The job function involves conducting experiments and simulations, developing software features, writing reports, and transferring knowledge to team members. The position requires a background in Physics or Engineering, experience in programming languages like Python or C, and strong communication skills.

Senior Software Engineer (E)

Company: KLA

Location: South Bay

Posted Mar 08, 2023

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, offering a total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, life, and other benefits. The company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop complex software modules for semiconductor inspection machine control, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in Linux based C/C++ software development.

PLC Program Manager (E)

Company: KLA

Location: South Bay

Posted Mar 05, 2023

KLA is a global leader in electronics manufacturing, offering innovative solutions for wafer and reticle, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. They focus on innovation and invest 15% of sales back into R&D. The company offers a competitive total rewards package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Algorithms Engineer (Statistics | Python | Data Analysis | RNN) (Hybrid)

Company: KLA

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Posted Mar 06, 2023

KLA is a global leader in electronics manufacturing, offering innovative solutions and focusing on R&D. The Global Service Support Organization (GSS) team provides comprehensive services for KLA's products. The Algorithms Engineer position involves developing algorithms and software applications for improved diagnostics and predictive maintenance of KLA's tools. The company offers a competitive total rewards package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Advanced Development Intern

Company: KLA

Location: South Bay

Posted Mar 08, 2023

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, seeking a research scientist to support investigations into novel metrology technologies, with responsibilities including data collection, analysis, and automation, and a competitive total rewards package.

Customer Support Engineer - Rio Rancho NM

Company: KLA

Location: Other US Location

Posted Mar 09, 2023

The Customer Support Engineer (CSE) role at KLA is responsible for customer service activities, including troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex capital equipment at customer sites. The position requires a high school diploma with 1-3 years of relevant work experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to travel. The company offers a competitive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at KLA?
KLA fosters a culture of continuous improvement and data‑driven decision making. Engineers collaborate on cross‑functional teams that tackle real‑world semiconductor challenges, from defect detection to yield optimization. The company offers mentorship programs, regular tech talks, and opportunities to present research at industry conferences. Employees report high job satisfaction, a strong focus on work‑life balance, and clear pathways for career advancement.
What types of positions are available at KLA?
KLA’s open roles span hardware engineering, firmware development, software and data science, mechanical and electrical engineering, test and validation, quality assurance, product management, sales engineering, finance, legal, and human resources. Recent openings include ASIC Design Engineer, Metrology Systems Engineer, Machine Learning Scientist, and Customer Success Manager, reflecting the company’s broad technology footprint.
How can I stand out as an applicant for KLA?
Tailor your résumé to highlight semiconductor‑related experience, such as designing inspection tools, programming FPGA firmware, or analyzing process data with Python/SQL. Include quantifiable results—e.g., reduced defect density by X% or improved yield by Y%. Prepare for technical interviews by reviewing system‑design fundamentals, coding challenges, and case studies on lithography or metrology. Demonstrate curiosity by discussing recent industry trends (e.g., EUV, sub‑1nm nodes) and how you would apply KLA’s solutions. Finally, engage with current employees on LinkedIn or company forums to learn about the team culture and ask insightful questions during interviews.

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