Associate Technical Lead, Software Development

KLA; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented software engineer to join their Optical Metrology Division. This role involves tackling complex problems in software development, focusing on C++, .Net, and C#. You will work alongside a team of experts, contributing to innovative solutions that enhance the semiconductor manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of software engineering principles. This position not only offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology but also provides opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong programming fundamentals with C++, .Net, and C#.
• Experience in analysis, design, development, and unit testing.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and demonstrate technical knowledge of OMD software.
• Work on complex problems requiring in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Lead small teams to develop key features as needed.

Skills

C++

.Net

C#

Problem-solving

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Analytical Skills

Education

Doctorate

Master's Level Degree

Bachelor's Level Degree

Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Optical Metrology Division products are used for optical overlay metrology. The portfolio of products includes unique solution packages which are based on hardware and software systems to enhance yield and effectiveness. As a world leader in its field of expertise, the division's products are the most advanced in performance (measurement accuracy of nanometers and below), reliability, ease of use and compatibility with other KLA's products. KLA (Israel) controls over 80% of the world market sales in its field, and its products are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer around the world. KLA Israel is located in the Migdal Haemek Industrial Park.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Essential Responsibilities:

  • Acquire and demonstrate technical knowledge of OMD software.
  • Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
  • Ensure that detailed designs, code, and unit tests are consistent, robust, future-proof, and scalable.
  • Understand and make design and architectural improvements on existing software.
  • Participate in requirements definition and review process. Provide technical assessment of the impact of any changes to product requirements.
  • Provide technical expertise to the estimation process as input to the project plan.
  • Acquire knowledge of key use cases in overlay metrology.
  • Follow KLA defined software development processes.
  • Lead small teams to develop key features on a need basis.
  • In conjunction with the Technical Manager, identify, highlight, review and mitigate technical risks.
  • Contribute to the continued improvement of the organization’s development procedures by looking for opportunities for improvement and proposing ideas for solutions.

Requirements:

• Strong in programming fundamentals, C++, .Net and C#.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Diverse experience in analysis, design, development, and unit testing.
• Thorough knowledge of SDLC and software engineering.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with all levels of staff and project management in both the business and the technical areas, with the ability to keep discussions at the appropriate level of abstraction.
• Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills, with the ability to move cleanly from theoretical to implementation thinking.
• Willingness to travel to the US and other customer places on short assignments.

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of KLA specific or general semiconductor domain.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) or work experience of 0 years, Master's Level Degree or work experience of 2 years, Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 3 years.

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.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.