Semiconductor Software Intern: AI-Driven Automation

KLA Corporation; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESP P

Job summary

KLA Corporation in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a software engineer to design and develop applications for semiconductor equipment. You will work with C#, C++, and Python, integrating AI techniques to automate diagnostics, monitoring, and recovery, while ensuring robust architecture and test coverage.

Requirements include a Master’s or Bachelor’s in CS or SW Eng, 1 year of related experience, and strong problem‑solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s OR Bachelor’s Level Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience in software development (internships or co‑op experience may be considered).
• Familiarity with object‑oriented programming and basic understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Exposure to development tools such as Git, IDEs, and debugging tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• 1 year of related experience

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions for semiconductor equipment and machine‑control applications, working closely with hardware and system components.
• Develop applications and automation using C#, C++, and/or Python, depending on the project requirements.
• Apply AI/agentic AI techniques to automate engineering workflows such as system monitoring, diagnostics, log analysis, issue triage, and recovery.
• Design modular software components and contribute to software architecture, implementation, testing, and validation.

Skills

OO fundamentals

OO programming (C#, Java, C++)

Test Driven Development

Analytical & problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Internships / co-op experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/SE

Tools

Git

IDEs

Debugging tools

Job description

KLA Corporation in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a software engineer to design and develop applications for semiconductor equipment. You will work with C#, C++, and Python, integrating AI techniques to automate diagnostics, monitoring, and recovery, while ensuring robust architecture and test coverage.

Requirements include a Master’s or Bachelor’s in CS or SW Eng, 1 year of related experience, and strong problem‑solving abilities.