Sr. HPC Systems Architect (Linux)

KLA; Ann Arbor Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 132,180 - 220,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

KLA is seeking an experienced HPC/Linux systems engineer to lead design, deployment, and ongoing support of high-performance compute clusters in a global electronics manufacturing context.

You will serve as the technical authority for HPC storage and related Linux environments, translating project specs into scalable, reliable subsystems and ensuring smooth transition to manufacturing and customers. This role emphasizes rigorous scripting, automation, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related HPC/Linux experience with at least a Bachelor's.
• Proficient in Shell and Python scripting.
• Experience with Lustre, GPFS, or BeeGFS.
• Strong Linux architecture and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and support of HPC clusters.
• Serve as technical authority for HPC storage.
• Design Linux OS for HPC environments.
• Create hardware BOMs and coordinate releases.
• Translate specs into system-level designs.
• Provide golden images, scripts, and docs.

Skills

HPC systems

Linux platform

Shell scripting

Python

Networking fundamentals

Configuration management

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Salt

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Singularity

Docker

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing support of high‑performance compute (HPC) clusters, taking accountability for system performance, reliability, and scalability
• Serve as a technical authority for HPC storage, with deep hands‑on expertise in parallel file systems such as Lustre, GPFS, and BeeGFS
• Apply sophisticated systems knowledge across CPU and GPU architectures, high‑bandwidth interconnects, and robust storage subsystems to deliver balanced, high‑performance solutions
• Lead the creation of hardware BOMs for HPC clusters, working directly with vendors and coordinating hardware release activities
• Design, configure, and optimize Linux operating systems for HPC environments.
• Translate project specifications and performance requirements into subsystem and system‑level designs, driving execution while meeting technical and schedule commitments
• Support the design, release, and transition of new systems to manufacturing and customers, providing high‑quality golden images, procedures, scripts, and documentation
• Lead EOL part requalification activities to ensure long‑term system viability and supportability

Qualifications

• Proven experience with HPC systems and Linux platform.
• Strong, distro‑agnostic Linux experience (Rocky, RHEL, SuSE, Ubuntu)
• Strong scripting skills in Shell and Python
• Strong understanding of HPC hardware platforms (servers, GPUs, networking, storage, BIOS/BMC)
• Advanced Linux systems knowledge (PXE/netboot, systemd, HA concepts)
• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, HTTP)
• Experience with configuration management and automation (Salt, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.)
• Interest in HPC storage

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong DevOps and automation mentality (CI/CD pipelines, Git, infrastructure as code)
• Experience with containers for HPC (Singularity, Docker)
• Monitoring and observability experience (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Familiarity with Apache/Nginx and supporting infrastructure services

Minimum Qualifications

Requires minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Base Pay Range

$129,600.00 - $220,300.00 Annually. Primary location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor.

Benefits

Rewards include performance incentive programs, eligibility for additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(k) including company matching, employee stock purchase program, student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, development and career growth opportunities, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits, paid time off, paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave. Interns are eligible for some benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.