Software Quality Engineer

KLA-Belgium; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA, is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to advance our semiconductor product testing efforts. You will own end-to-end testing for key features across software and hardware-integrated systems, automate UI and API testing, and drive robust test coverage with actionable results and best practices.

The role requires 2+ years of hands-on testing, strong programming skills (C++, C#, Java, Python or R), and experience with SQL/NoSQL data handling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on software testing on system-level software and hardware-integrated semiconductor products.
• Self-starter, fast learner, and capable of navigating dynamic schedules and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end testing activities for key project features as an individual contributor.
• Perform automation testing with a balanced mix of manual testing for software and hardware-integrated products.
• Own and drive automated test coverage for UI and API layers across KLA products, publishing results and best-known methods.
• Lead test planning, test strategy execution, and collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, algorithms, systems, hardware, marketing, applications, and manufacturing teams.
• Use intelligent algorithms, e.g. LLM, and business logic to find the root cause of software failures; present findings via Power BI dashboards.
• Participate in all stages of software development including deployment and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Represent the Software Quality Engineering team in product lifecycle and key program meetings.
• Travel to customer fabrication facilities to understand use cases, deploy software, and troubleshoot.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

R

SQL

NoSQL

Algorithms

Statistics

Machine Learning

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. KLA's Central Engineering organization is made up of nine Centers of Excellence (CoEs) spanning disciplines like automation, motion control, sensors, platform design, and packaging. Each CoE contributes not only technical deliverables but also deep expertise, best practices, and advanced tools that elevate both what we build—and how we build it.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

KLA is seeking a highly skilled Software Quality Engineer with 2+ years of hands‑on Software Testing experience on System‑level software + hardware‑integrated semiconductor products! Candidate must be a self‑starter, fast learner, and capable of navigating dynamic schedules, evolving requirements, and multi‑functional collaboration within a complex semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Own the end‑to‑end testing activities for key project features as an individual contributor. Perform automation testing together with balanced mix of manual testing as needed for software and hardware‑integrated products. Own and drive automated test coverage for both UI and API layers across KLA products, designing robust test suites and publishing results, recommendations, and best‑known methods. Lead test planning, test strategy execution, and collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, algorithms, systems, hardware, marketing, applications, and manufacturing teams. Use intelligent algorithms, e.g. LLM, and business logic to find the root cause of software failures. Present them in an actionable manner through Power BI, dashboards, and other reporting and graphing tools. Participate in all stages of software development including deployment and troubleshooting at customer sites. Represent the Software Quality Engineering team in product lifecycle and key program meetings. Travel to customer fabrication facilities to understand customer use cases, deploy software, and troubleshoot.

Required Technical Skills

Programming Languages: Proficiency in C++, C#, Java, Python or R.

Data Handling: Strong skills in SQL, NoSQL databases, and data preprocessing.

Algorithms and Statistics: Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, machine learning models, and statistical methods. Understand system‑level requirements and translate them into good software design Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

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.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $139,333.00 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
• and 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
• and 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.

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