Senior Software Development Engineer

KLA Corporation; Newport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Global bonus plan

Share scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

KLA Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Newport, Wales, to grow and maintain software for wafer handling and process systems. The role collaborates with the Software Manager and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver robust industrial control software.

The ideal candidate has a background in software engineering and strong SDLC experience, with knowledge of OOD/OOP and modern programming languages. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience with OOD/OOP and modern software methods.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and SDLC knowledge.
• Desirable: data analytics and/or AI in machine controls environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop industrial control software using OOD/OOP under Microsoft Windows.
• Write, test, and deploy high-quality code.
• Document software design specifications, test plans and release notes.
• Test software on suitable hardware within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure software meets safety, quality, performance and security standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Java

C++

C#

Job description

Responsible for the growth of our world leading wafer handling and process systems, the Platform Engineering Group are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team based in Newport, Wales.

About us

KLA is proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. To enhance our diverse workforce and business growth we offer a flexible working culture, please let us know how we can support your needs - full time, part time, job share, flexible hours, support with your application/interview process.

Purpose of the role

Working with the Software Manager, this important role within the team will utilise your knowledge and experience in Object-Orientated Design and Object-Orientated Programming to develop, test, release and maintain new and legacy software. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Developing industrial control software using OOD/OOP under Microsoft Windows
• Writing, testing, and deploying high-quality code
• Documenting work, to include software design specifications, test plans and release notes
• Testing software on suitable hardware within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ensuring all software meets required standards of safety, quality, performance, and security

An experienced Senior Software Engineer, ideally gained in a technical industry.

Requirements

• With proven experience and/or degree qualified in Software Engineering, Computer Science
• Be up to date with software development methods and technologies
• Experienced in software development with the use of OOD/OOP (JAVA, C++, C#, etc)
• Previous experience of working in multi-disciplined project team(s)
• An appreciation of the full software development life cycle
• Experience of data analytics and/or AI in a machine controls environment is desirable

Qualities we are looking for

• Excellent logical/analytical skills coupled with strong problem-solving abilities
• Good time-management / multi-tasking skills to deliver results within strictly defined release timelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Resilient with the ability and flexibility to respond to changing priorities
• Comfortable working collaboratively across the business to enable successful delivery of products, Bachelors Degree with related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA's product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The SPTS division provides advanced wafer processing solutions- including etch, deposition and vapor-based technologies- designed for R&D through high-volume production. With a global presence and strong customer support network, SPTS helps manufacturers across industries improve performance, yield and cost-efficiency. It also offers comprehensive service and spare parts through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.

Occasional domestic and international travel (5-10%), including to the United States, may be required as part of this role.

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cash health plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Global bonus plan
• Share scheme
• Rewards scheme
• Life assurance
• We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.