Senior Software Architect – Semiconductor Inspection Systems

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

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a Senior Software Architect to lead architecture, design, and development of high-performance software for semiconductor inspection and metrology products.

You will influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate with systems engineering, algorithms, and hardware teams to deliver scalable software across multiple product lines. The role requires deep expertise in C++, OO design, and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Doctorate with related work experience (3 years).
• Master's degree with related work experience (6 years).
• Bachelor's degree with related work experience (8 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex software systems.
• Define scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software architectures aligned with roadmaps.
• Drive software design decisions, conduct architecture reviews, and establish technical standards across teams.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, algorithms, hardware engineering, and product development to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement in software quality and performance.

Skills

C++

Java

Object oriented design

Distributed systems

High-performance software

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Linux

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms

Job description

KLA in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a Senior Software Architect to lead architecture, design, and development of high-performance software for semiconductor inspection and metrology products.

You will influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate with systems engineering, algorithms, and hardware teams to deliver scalable software across multiple product lines. The role requires deep expertise in C++, OO design, and distributed systems.