Software Engineering Manager – AI Diagnostics

KLA-Belgium; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

ESPP

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Diagnostics & Calibration software team for EUV reticle inspection systems. You will drive technical leadership, people management, and delivery of diagnostic and calibration software, partnering with physicists, hardware engineers, and global software groups.

The role is hands-on and rewards curiosity, with opportunities to apply AI/ML, guide architecture, and improve reliability and scalability across multi-language

Qualifications

• Multidisciplinary background in physical science, computer science, microscopy, optics, or relevant fields.
• 8+ years of software development experience, 2+ years in technical leadership.
• Familiarity with AI tools for SW development (e.g. Devin, Codex).
• Familiarity with LLMs/generative AI and agentic frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or C#.
• Experience building medium to large-scale software in multi-developer environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a Diagnostics & Calibration software team.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for multi-language systems.
• Learn and guide existing software architecture to meet program goals.
• Lead exploration and application of AI/ML and generative AI techniques.
• Translate system requirements into clear design directions and execution plans.
• Improve software reliability, maintainability, performance, and scalability.
• Partner with hardware, subsystem, system, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead design and code reviews and delivery commitments.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

AI/ML familiarity

CI/CD

Communication

Leadership

System-level software

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Diagnostics & Calibration software team for EUV reticle inspection systems. You will drive technical leadership, people management, and delivery of diagnostic and calibration software, partnering with physicists, hardware engineers, and global software groups.

The role is hands-on and rewards curiosity, with opportunities to apply AI/ML, guide architecture, and improve reliability and scalability across multi-language