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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\nWith 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. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.Job Description/PreferredQualifications\nTechnical Leadership & Execution\nLead field support and customer escalation activities.\nDevelop deep expertise in software architecture, system behavior, and tool operation.\nGuide the team in designing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions.\nDrive technical decision-making and ensure alignment with product and business objectives.\nTeam Management\nLead by example through hands-on contributions while coaching and mentoring team members to strengthen technical capabilities and execution excellence.\nPrioritize work effectively, manage escalations and schedules, and drive successful on-time delivery of commitments.\nFoster a culture of continuous improvement across engineering processes, development tools, and software workflows.\nBuild a high-performing team through talent development, collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.\nPreferred Qualification\nDemonstrated leadership and team management experience, with a focus on collaboration, communication, and developing high-performing teams\nBS, MS, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.\nProven expertise in C++, object-oriented design, and software architecture/design patterns.\nStrong background in data analysis, including statistical techniques and predictive modeling.\nProficiency in Linux-based development and software debugging within complex systems.\nExperience building or deploying AI/ML models, especially with large datasets is a plus\nPrior work in semiconductor equipment industry is also a plus\nMinimum Qualifications\nDemonstrated leadership and team management experience, with a focus on collaboration, communication, and developing high-performing teams\nBS, MS, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.\nProven expertise in C++, object-oriented design, and software architecture/design patterns.\nProficiency in Linux-based development and software debugging within complex systems.\nWe offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.\nKLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer\nBe aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. 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