Manager, Software Architecture and Platform Modernization

KLA; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Inclusive environment programs

Diverse employee benefits

Job summary

KLA, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing technology, is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Chennai, India. The role requires over 10 years of experience in software engineering, focusing on high-performance systems and cloud-native architectures.

The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in C#, C++, Java, and Python, along with experience in leading teams and mentoring engineers. KLA offers a competitive benefits package and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficient in programming languages like C#, C++, Java, and Python.
• Strong experience in architectural paradigms and legacy modernization.

Responsibilities

• Design complex, high-performance, or data-intensive software systems.
• Mentor senior engineers and lead teams effectively.
• Communicate architecture choices to stakeholders.

Skills

Software architecture

Cloud-native services

Microservices

Big data processing

DevOps

C#

C++

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

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 invests 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) is looking for research scientists, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The LS‑SWIFT Division of KPG provides patterned wafer inspection systems for high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing. Its mission is to deliver market‑leading cost of ownership in defect detection for a broad range of applications in the production of semiconductors. Customers from the foundry, logic, memory, automotive, MEMS, advanced packaging and other markets rely upon high‑sample wafer inspection information generated by LS‑SWIFT products. LS (Laser Scanning) systems enable cost‑effective patterned wafer defect detection for the industry’s most sophisticated process technologies deployed in leading‑edge foundry, logic, DRAM, and NAND fabs. SWIFT (Simultaneous Wafer Inspection at Fast Throughput) systems deliver all‑wafer‑surface macro inspection that is critical for automotive IC, MEMS, and advanced packaging processes as well as foundry/logic and memory fabs. LS‑SWIFT operates from a global footprint that includes the US, Singapore, India and Germany, and serves a worldwide customer base across Asia, Europe and North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong software architecture background with experience designing complex, distributed, high‑performance, or data‑intensive software systems.
• Proven ability to work with both legacy platforms and modern technology stacks.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Enterprise software architecture
  • Cloud‑native services
  • Microservices or service‑oriented architecture
  • AI/ML infrastructure
  • Big data processing
  • DevOps and engineering automation
  • High‑performance computing or large‑scale data pipelines
• Ability to lead through influence across functions, geographies, and organizational boundaries.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to simplify ambiguity, evaluate trade‑offs, and guide teams toward practical, scalable solutions.
• Experience mentoring senior engineers, architects, or technical leads.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain architecture choices to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Bias for ownership, execution, and long‑term technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Technical Skills:
  • Programming: C#, C++, Java, Python, .NET.
  • Architectural Paradigms: Microservices, service‑oriented architecture, modular monolith, layered architecture, event‑driven architecture.
  • Legacy Modernization: Monolith decomposition, migration from thick‑client/desktop stacks to modern service‑based platforms, backend/frontend separation.
  • Working knowledge of container technologies, orchestration frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes), and workflow automation.
  • Strong grasp of software development best practices, CI/CD, and DevOps principles.
• Leadership & Communication:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and drive functional teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 10+ years of experience.

Benefits

• Competitive, family‑friendly total rewards package.
• Programs designed to reflect a commitment to an inclusive environment.
• Benefits that meet the diverse needs of employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.