Sr. HPC Product Development Engineer (Linux/Solutions Architect)

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm in semiconductor manufacturing as an HPC Hardware Computer Product Engineer. In this dynamic role, you will design high-performance server platforms for cutting-edge semiconductor fabs, ensuring high availability and efficiency. Your expertise in Linux, VMware, and advanced programming will be critical in developing and implementing test plans, enhancing system designs, and collaborating with software applications. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies that shape the future of electronics, all while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. If you're ready to tackle complex challenges and drive continuous improvement, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building systems running Linux and VMware.
• Solid understanding of virtualization and computer hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement HPC server platforms for semiconductor fabs.
• Develop test plans and perform QA testing on hardware.

Skills

Linux

VMware

Scripting (Bash, Perl)

TCP/IP Networking

Computer Hardware Knowledge

Virtualization Concepts

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Master's in Computer Engineering

Doctorate in Computer Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

Enabling the movement toward advanced chip design, KLA's Measurement, Analytics and Control group (MACH) is looking for the best and brightest research scientists, software engineers, application development engineers and senior product technology process engineers to join our team. The MACH team's mission is to collaborate with our customers to innovate technologies and solutions that detect and control highly complex process variations—at their source—rather than compensate for them at later stages of the manufacturing process. With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Our MACH team develops leading-edge solutions for patterning process analytics and control technologies, thereby providing customers with critical insight at the feature level, field level and cross-wafer analysis. Our teams also develop advanced modeling simulation, data analytics and process control modeling technologies. As a member of the MACH team, you’ll be joining the most sophisticated and successful process-control company in the semiconductor industry--working across functions to solve the most complex technical problems in the digital age.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

In this exciting role as an HPC Hardware Computer Product Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Design, and implement HPC server platform for use in high-volume semiconductor fabs with high availability
• Select, qualify and integrate components into the final design considering cost v. performance trade-offs.
• Develop & implement test plans to assess quality of components used in manufacturing and long-term (15yr +) sustaining support of hardware servers
• Understand and work closely with software applications hosted on server platform
• Perform SW-HW co-design while minimizing costs
• Perform QA testing of computer hardware and validating target software applications
• Evaluate effectiveness of existing server designs and recommend essential changes for continuous improvement & field support
• Work with third party HW & SW suppliers and system integrators
• Own beta installations and support customer field escalations

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on experience building computer systems running Linux and VMware
• Solid understanding of virtualization concepts
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer hardware
• Experience deploying TCP/IP networking
• System administrator level advanced programming skills using scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.

Base Pay Range: $130,400.00 - $221,700.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. 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.