Software Engineer II (Distributed / Scalable Systems)

KLA-Belgium; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) including company matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA is seeking software engineers to drive end-to-end features for production systems that run on sophisticated semiconductor equipment. You will own features from requirements through release, collaborating with hardware and systems teams to ensure robust, scalable designs.

Ideal candidates have strong OO skills, production experience in C#, Java, or Python, and expertise with Docker and Kubernetes to deploy containerized apps at scale.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in software development with production systems.
• Strong OO design and production-grade code in C#, Java, or Python.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL and data-driven apps.
• Ability to debug in distributed/multi-threaded environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end development of software features in complex systems.
• Translate requirements into scalable software designs.
• Contribute to architecture discussions for robust solutions.
• Write high-quality, production-grade code with strong performance.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Mitigate risks and influence design decisions with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold best practices.
• Operate with ownership in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Production software systems

C#, Java, Python

SQL/NoSQL databases

Multi-threaded/Distributed

Debugging complex systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. Join a team building software that runs at the core of some of the most advanced semiconductor systems in the world. In this role, you won't just ship code, you'll own features end-to-end, solve complex system-level problems, and see your work deployed on highly sophisticated equipment that operates at scale.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end development of software features within complex, production-grade systems—from requirements through design, implementation, testing, and release
• Translate ambiguous system and customer requirements into scalable, maintainable software designs in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Contribute to architecture and design discussions, ensuring solutions are robust, extensible, and aligned to long-term system evolution
• Write high-quality, production-level code with a strong emphasis on performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed or multi-threaded systems
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues; perform root cause analysis and implement durable fixes in production environments
• Proactively assess and mitigate technical risks, influencing design decisions and driving trade-off discussions with cross-functional stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and interdisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions on complex equipment platforms
• Contribute to code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and uphold best practices in software development, testing, and documentation
• Operate with a high level of ownership and accountability, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment

Qualifications

• Industry experience in software development (Master's preferred or equivalent experience), building and delivering production software systems
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and design, with hands-on experience implementing scalable software systems
• Experience developing in C#, Java, or Python, with demonstrated ability to write production-quality code
• Experience working with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and designing data-driven applications
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, data structures, and algorithms
• Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot complex systems, with experience in multi-threaded or distributed environments
• Experience working on medium-to-large scale software projects with measurable impact (not just academic or short-term work)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering teams
• Develop, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker, ensuring efficient packaging and consistency across environments.
• Orchestrate and scale applications on Kubernetes, handling cluster configuration, deployments, and monitoring for high availability and performance.

What Differentiates You

• Experience working in system-level or hardware-integrated environments (instrument control, machine software, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of features or subsystems and drive them to production
• Comfort operating in complex systems where software interacts with physical hardware or large-scale infrastructure

Total Rewards

Total Rewards Base Pay Range: $136,300.00 - $199,900.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• other voluntary benefits
• 401(K) including company matching
• employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• student debt assistance
• tuition reimbursement program
• development and career growth opportunities and programs
• financial planning benefits
• wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
• paid time off
• paid company holidays
• family care and bonding leave

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Use of AI Statement

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.