Senior Software Architect: High-Performance Systems

KLA-Belgium; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Milpitas, CA to lead the architecture and development of high-performance C++ software for advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology products. You will work with cross-functional teams to shape system design and deliver scalable, reliable software across platforms.

The role emphasizes strong software engineering leadership, multi-threaded and distributed system expertise, and collaboration with hardware, algorithms, and product teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong C++ development experience with high-quality, maintainable solutions.
• Proven ability to design and deliver large-scale software from architecture through deployment.
• Deep expertise in object-oriented design and software architecture.
• Experience with multi-threaded, distributed, and high-performance software systems.
• Experience with SDLC, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD and software quality practices.
• Ability to influence technical direction and lead design discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of complex software systems.
• Define scalable, high-performance software architectures aligned with roadmaps.
• Drive design decisions, review architecture, and set development standards.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, algorithms, hardware, and product teams.
• Translate complex requirements into elegant software designs.
• Resolve critical issues through root-cause analysis and architectural improvements.
• Evaluate new technologies and pilot proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Promote engineering excellence with best practices in testing, CI/CD, and quality.
• Enhance performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability of systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring across projects.

Skills

C++ development

Software architecture

Distributed systems

CI/CD

High-performance computing

Education

Doctorate

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Linux environments

Job description

KLA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Milpitas, CA to lead the architecture and development of high-performance C++ software for advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology products. You will work with cross-functional teams to shape system design and deliver scalable, reliable software across platforms.

The role emphasizes strong software engineering leadership, multi-threaded and distributed system expertise, and collaboration with hardware, algorithms, and product teams.